I stink (literally) - General Health Message Board

GS1985 · 04-05-2008, 08:53 PM

For a long time now I have had very bad breath and bad gas. I know it doesn't sound bad but believe me,it is !!!!!! I eat pretty good and I have very good hygiene. I thought it might be the things I eat,but I eat normal. My gas smells extremely bad and stays around for so long. My breath smells all the time it seems even after I brush my teeth. I am 22 years old. Could it be an underlying condition?? What kind of doctor do I see for this? it's not the most comfortable topic. anyone can relate??!

ibake&pray · 04-05-2008, 09:58 PM

I'd start with an ENT doc. They handle noses and throats...and that includes drainage and such and might be able to put you onto something that mught clear up the breath. Have you been tested for allergies? Drainage causes bad breath-I'm married to one who has it. HE takes antihistamines and that helps. But he also can't drink milk cause it sours in his mouth and leaves a nasty odor....have you food allergies? What do you eat that causes the gas? have you kept a log that tracks the gas issues? They all tie together believe it or not. Might give you a hint. He has gas so bad some nights that the dog even moves...

I would think that your good old GP would be able to start the ball rolling, especially if you are on an HMO and need a referral. Otherwise I would think that a good gastro would be able to help with this..or an allergist. Bit I think that it will just take some detective work on your part to start with to find out what causes it to start with.

Good lick.

Misty800 · 04-06-2008, 07:37 PM

Your digestive system is probably not working right.

If food does not digest as it should then bacteria in the intestines has to break down the food causing a real bad odor.