Guessing disease through breath smell

Fruity breath can be a sign of diabetes, while dirty diaper breath could mean you have tonsillitis.

You may know how to brush, floss, and rinse your mouth, but you still have bad breath from time to time. In fact, this condition is not uncommon because poor oral hygiene is not the most common cause of bad breath. Chronic bad breath is mainly caused by dry mouth. That is why morning breath is often so strong.

Some people experience dry, bad breath all day long because of antidepressants, antihistamines, or blood pressure medications. If this is the case, you may want to increase your water intake, chew sugar-free gum, or switch to a different medication (with your doctor’s approval).

In other cases, persistent bad breath warns of problems in the body. Below are 5 signs of bad breath you should pay attention to if you have it.

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Breath smells like mothballs

You may have allergies, postnasal drip, or a sinus infection. Chronic sinus problems cause bacteria in your mouth to convert proteins in mucus into a compound called skatole. Take allergy medication, rinse your sinuses, or use a prescription antibiotic (if the infection is bacterial).

Fruity breath

You most likely have diabetes. Normally, blood sugar is transported to your cells for energy. If this doesn’t happen, your blood sugar rises and your cells start burning fat. The byproduct of that process is ketones, which give your breath a fruity odor.

Breath smells like spoiled milk

Breath that smells like spoiled milk indicates that you have problems absorbing protein from dairy products due tolactose intoleranceYou are also more likely to experience symptoms such as diarrhea, cramps, and flatulence after consuming dairy products.

Dirty diaper breath

You may have tonsil stones caused by bacteria or food getting stuck in your tonsils. These white or pale yellow "stones" cause bad breath.

Breath smells like spoiled food

Very bad breath can be a sign of lung infection or cancer. It is best to see a doctor. Tests will give you a clear picture of your health.

According to VNE