Other causes of bad breath

In many people who suffer from bad breath, the causes can be found in the stomach or the stomach lining. Above all inflammatory processes of the mucous membrane of the stomach or the esophagus provide over the rising of stomach acid for bad smelling breath air. In addition, various bacteria that can settle in the stomach cause bad breath.

In addition, so-called hiatus hernias and Zenker’s diverticula are among the most common causes of bad breath. Bad breath caused by stomach diseases typically has an acidic character. Especially cell changes in the area of the esophagus can be a cause for the occurrence of bad breath.

The so-called Barrett’s esophagus, a disease in which changes in the cell structure occur, is a precursor of cancer. In addition, cancer of the stomach can cause severe changes in the scents of the air we breathe. Bad breath caused by cancer usually has a foul character.

Bad breath is usually always the first sign of an increased burden on the organism caused by unhealthy substances. Especially bad breath in the morning is caused by a detoxification of the body during the night, which is mainly regulated by the intestines. People who have a healthy digestive tract (especially a properly functioning intestine) and do not have to undergo excessive detoxification generally do not suffer from bad breath.

In addition, general disturbances of the intestinal flora, caused for example by food allergies or certain medications, are among the classic causes of bad breath. Intestinal diseases are thus among the most common causes of bad breath. In contrast to adults, children suffer from bad breath much less frequently.

In children, excessive dryness of the mouth and lack of oral hygiene are the most common causes of bad breath. For this reason, it is especially important for children to brush their teeth regularly and thoroughly. In order to supply the mucous membranes of the oral cavity with sufficient fluid, it should also be ensured that children drink enough every day. Although halitosis in children has harmless causes in the majority of cases, serious illnesses should be ruled out if malodorous air is frequently inhaled.