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| tdonline 2005-10-29, 11:17 am |
| I read a few times where Dr. Howard links bad breath to bile reflux.
Well, I have bad breath for the last few months and have been diagnosed
with LPR. I'm pretty sure I have acid instead of bile reflux as one of
my symptoms is sore/burning throat. Also since starting nexium, I've
noticed that the sore throat is intermittent rather than constant.
I've also never had any gastro surgery, etc.
But there is something definitely wrong! My mom said my breath smells
like flatulence and sometimes it's so strong, even I can smell it.
Occassionally I get 'farts' but they are coming from mouth rather than
my bottom. My teeth seem okay and I will get cleaning done next week,
so I'll ask there. But otherwise, no bleeding, puffiness, etc. Is
this a symptom of acid reflux? Is the acid stripping my enamel and I'm
not aware that is causing the bad breath? Or am refluxing bits of food
up my throat and thus causing the odor?
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| Howard McCollister 2005-10-29, 11:17 am |
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"tdonline" <trinhd90@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I read a few times where Dr. Howard links bad breath to bile reflux.
> Well, I have bad breath for the last few months and have been diagnosed
> with LPR. I'm pretty sure I have acid instead of bile reflux as one of
> my symptoms is sore/burning throat. Also since starting nexium, I've
> noticed that the sore throat is intermittent rather than constant.
> I've also never had any gastro surgery, etc.
>
> But there is something definitely wrong! My mom said my breath smells
> like flatulence and sometimes it's so strong, even I can smell it.
> Occassionally I get 'farts' but they are coming from mouth rather than
> my bottom. My teeth seem okay and I will get cleaning done next week,
> so I'll ask there. But otherwise, no bleeding, puffiness, etc. Is
> this a symptom of acid reflux? Is the acid stripping my enamel and I'm
> not aware that is causing the bad breath? Or am refluxing bits of food
> up my throat and thus causing the odor?
>
Reflux can indeed be a cause of bad breath. It's more commonly associated
with bile reflux, but certainly can be seen with ANY kind of reflux. Your
teeth may or may not show signs of acid damage yet. Do specifically ask your
dentist/hygeinist.
HMc
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