Ramadan in the month fast in people holding bad breath Although it is a common condition, in some cases, this may be a symptom of serious diseases. Expert Dentist and Oral Dental Jaw Surgeon Dr. Birkan Taha Ozkan, bad breath should not be seen as a temporary problem, stating, diabetes, kidney failure, stomach and liver diseases can be manifested by bad breath.
Mouth dryness and saliva decrease trigger bacteria
Long -term in Ramadan hunger And Özkan emphasized that thirst reduces the flow of saliva, which causes the bacteria in the mouth to proliferate.
“Saliva is a natural defense mechanism that cleanses the inside of the mouth, neutralizes bacteria and protects the tooth enamel. However, when enough fluid is not taken during fasting, saliva production slows down and dry mouth. This may cause to accelerate dental caries and increase bad breath.”
Özkan stated that the bad breath that occurs during fasting is not only due to bacterial causes, and that some diseases may cause bad breath:
“Especially in breath, acetone, fruity, ammonia, urine, rotten egg smell, sour, moldy odor individuals who notice, diabetes, kidney failure, stomach or liver disease should be evaluated in terms of serious situations such as. Bad bad breath in Ramadan may be a signal of your body.”
“If there is a smell of acetone in breath …”
According to scientific studies, approximately 18 percent of fasting individuals had the smell of acetone in breath. Özkan emphasized that diabetic patients should take this situation seriously and said:
“If an individual notice a significant smell of acetone in his breath, he should have blood sugar levels regularly and consult his doctor.”
In addition, in individuals with renal failure, “urine smell” or “fisheries” may occur in breath, indicating that Ozkan, “Breath ammonia or urine smell, swelling in the hands and feet, swelling of the face in the morning. In this case, a nephrologist should be discussed.” he said.
Bad breath due to liver and stomach diseases
In individuals with liver failure, “moldy or fishermen odor” may occur, indicating that Özkan, “If a significant mold smell in the breath of liver patients is noticed, this may indicate that the liver functions are impaired and the gastroenterologist should be consulted.” He said.
Stating that reflux patients were also more prone to bad breath in the month of Ramadan, Özkan gave the following information:
“Long -term hunger can increase reflux symptoms by coming to the mouth of stomach acid. This leads to the smell of sour or rotten eggs in breath. In fasting individuals, sour or sulfur fragrance is observed in approximately 9 percent.”
(UAV)