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Severe bad breath & gut issue
I am having gastritis inflammation & possibly h pylori infection, struggling since 1 year used medicine but the bad breath & burning symptoms is not improving , unable to manage , plz help with this 😞😞😞😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏, I am attaching endoscopy results please have a look . Thank you
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Need more detailed history
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U need long term anti reflux Rx with sucralfate
Halitosis is a sign of poor gut health eat healthy
Avoid coffee, tea, adequate hydration
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need more details you can consult
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Extensive lesion NEED TO
CHANGE LIFE STYLE N DIET PLAN DRASTICALLY FIRST OTHERWISE NO THERAPY GIVES U PROPER RESULT.
START N SKIP MORNING TEA WITH HERBAL FROM YOUR HOME KITCHEN, AT LEAST 1 LT WATER, WALK, ADD CUCUMBER FIRST, THAN SPROUTS CHAT AS PROTIEN, THAN FRUITS.
SPROUTS IS BREAKFAST N SO ON NON SPICY FOOD LIFE PORRIDGE POHA UPMA IDALI KHICHADI, ADD SALAD BEFORE EVERY MEAL N PROTEIN .?
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This needs a proper step by step plan for long term relief.
Please get H. pylori confirmation stool antigen test , urea breath test, CBC, LFT, and Vitamin B12 levels.
Please book a consultation and share your reports so I can guide you effectively.
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You need proper treatment and regular follow up as per the report .
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It's GERD WITH HALITOSIS
1. DON'T TAKE TOO MUCH FOOD AT NIGHT
2. DON'T SLEEP/LIE DOWN AFTER MEAL
3. DON'T TAKE TOO SOUR OR HOT FOOD
4. DON'T TIGHT YOUR PANTS TOO MUCH CAUSING PRESSURE TO ABDOMEN.
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TAKE
1. ARORAFT-- 6 TSF STAT>>10 ML TWICE DAILY AFTER MEAL*7 DAYS
2. SOMPRAZ D 40-- ONCE ON EMPTY STOMACH*7 DAYS
3. FEXUCLUE - ONCE AFTR EVENING SNACK*7 DAYS
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FOLLOW UP AFTER 7 DAYS
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Halitosis (bad breath) due to acid reflux or also called GERD. Continue ppi drug like pantop dsr.you need to change your dietary habits and lifestyle modifications. Eat more soft and fibrous diet to reduce your symptoms .yogurt ,curd,light food is advisable. So follow this and maintain your daily lifestyle with excercise .
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GERD
Cap Pantoprazole DSR 1 cap x od
Syp Sucralfate 2 tsf x bd
Cap Amoxyciline 500 mg 1 cap x bd
If sympt not relieved Repeat Endoscopy after one month
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Your symptoms of persistent burning and severe bad breath (halitosis) despite medication suggest that your Gastritis and Duodenitis are likely linked to an active H. pylori bacterial infection. H. pylori produces an enzyme called urease, which breaks down urea into ammonia; this ammonia is often the primary cause of the distinct, unpleasant 'medical' breath that doesn't go away with brushing. Chronic inflammation of the stomach lining (gastritis) and the first part of the small intestine (duodenitis) needs a targeted eradication protocol rather than just simple antacids."
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Hello. I have reviewed your endoscopy report and understand your frustration with these long-term symptoms.
Your endoscopy clearly shows why you are experiencing these issues. The valve between your food pipe and stomach is not closing tightly, which allows stomach gases and acid to move up, causing both the burning and the persistent bad breath.
Management Plan
H. Pylori Testing: Given the "Antral Gastritis," it is essential to confirm if an H. pylori bacterial infection is present. If you haven't had a breath test or a biopsy for this, it should be the next step, as this infection requires a specific course of triple-antibiotic therapy to heal.
Medication Adjustment: You likely need a combination of a high-dose Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) and a prokinetic medication to help the stomach empty faster and strengthen the esophageal valve.
Dietary Discipline:
Small, Frequent Meals: Avoid large dinners that put pressure on the lax valve.
Identify Triggers: Avoid caffeine, very spicy foods, and citrus, which can worsen esophageal erosions.
Mechanical Relief: Elevate the head of your bed by 6 inches. This uses gravity to keep the stomach contents down while you sleep, which can significantly reduce morning bad breath.
Recommendation: Please take this report to a Gastroenterologist to discuss a specific "H. pylori Eradication Therapy" or an intensified anti-reflux regimen.
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You have gastritis and duodenitis if not corrected timely you will have problem
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consult for treatment.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
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7 yrs exp
Hingoli
need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Do regular Gargling
Gastroenterologist consultation
Avoid spicy foods
Avoid coffee and tea in empty stomach
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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Dr. Mohammed Salman Mohiuddin
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You are having GERD, you need to follow all the lifestyle modifications as advised by your treating Gastroenterologist and also complete the course of medication.
GERD is mostly about diet and lifestyle modifications for long term management.
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