Gastroscopy can provide an important reference basis for clinical clarification of the cause of bad breath in patients.
Halitosis is divided into pathological halitosis and physiological halitosis. Pathological halitosis may be caused by oral diseases such as periodontal disease, pulp necrosis, periodontal abscess, gingivitis, residual roots, residual crowns and other diseases such as gastrointestinal ulcers, suppurative tonsillitis, atrophic rhinitis, pyloric obstruction, vitamin deficiency and other diseases.
Physiological bad breath may be caused by hunger, irritating diet, not paying attention to oral hygiene, etc. Gastroscopy can help to detect patients with bad breath caused by digestive tract pathology. In addition to gastroscopy, patients can also undergo oral specialty examination, carbon 14 examination and other auxiliary examinations to further clarify the causes of bad breath.
Excluding physiological factors, if the symptoms continue to be unrelieved, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of a doctor to determine the cause of the disease and targeted treatment, do not take medication, so as not to delay the condition.