Fecal Breath Odor (Halitosis): Causes and Solutions
Fecal-smelling breath (halitosis) sources:
- Poor oral hygiene: Bacterial breakdown of food debris.
- Diet: Garlic, onions, spices → sulfur gases.
- Medical conditions: GERD, diverticulitis, diabetes → gastric reflux or metabolic byproducts.
- Medications: Antibiotics, chemo → disrupt gut flora → malodorous bacteria.
See dentist/doctor for cause-specific treatment (oral hygiene, dietary modification, treat underlying condition).
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