Bad breath (Halitosis)

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this is rather obviously copied from:

 

http://www.netwellness.org/ency/article/003058.htm

 

let's hear authentic ayurvedic and traditional healing knowledge, not

rehashed medical info

 

thanks... todd caldecott

 

 

On 21-Sep-06, at 5:50 AM, ayurveda wrote:

 

> Re: Bad breath (Halitosis)

>

> Posted by: "gunjan thakur" thakur_gunjan2003 gunjan.thakur

>

> Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:57 pm (PST)

>

> Dear Roopa

> I am giving some reason of Halitosis . P;ease read them and write

> to me what symptoms do u have .

>

> Rasvaidhya Gunjan thakur

>

> the fruity odor to the breath occurs as the body attempts to get

> rid of excess acetone through the breathing. This is a

> characteristic sign of ketoacidosis, which may occur in diabetes,

> and is a potentially life-threatening condition.

>

> A fecal odor to the breath (the breath smells like feces) can occur

> with prolonged vomiting, especially when there is a bowel

> obstruction. It may also occur temporarily if a person has a

> nasogastric tube (a tube placed through the nose or mouth to the

> stomach to drain the stomach contents) in place.

> The breath may have an ammonia-like odor (also described as urine-

> like or "fishy") in people with chronic kidney failure.

> Common Causes

> If previously normal breath turns into halitosis, causes could

> include:

>

> Food or beverages consumed (such as cabbage, garlic, raw onions, or

> coffee)

> Vitamin supplements (especially in large doses)

> Poor dental hygiene

> Dentures

> Cavities

> Tobacco smoking

> Alcoholism

> Throat infection

> Sinusitis

> Lung infection

> Gum disease (gingivitis, gingivostomatitis)

> Abscessed tooth

> Impacted tooth

> Foreign body in the nose (usually in children)

> Often (but not always) there is a white, yellowish, or bloody

> discharge from one nostril

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