Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Aparna Singh
Respiratory system infections such as bronchitis, sinusitis and pneumonia can cause bad breath. In these infections, bacteria proliferate in the respiratory tract and produce odour molecules that are released when you breathe.
Digestive disorders such as acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and stomach ulcers can lead to the development of bad breath. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid backs up into the oesophagus, causing bad breath.
Diabetes is caused by high blood sugar levels, which can lead to various problems including bad breath. Severe diabetes can cause a characteristic fruity smell in the breath known as acetone breath.
When bad water in the body mixes with the kidneys, it affects the kidneys. Also, it causes mixing of toxins in the blood. This leads to bad breath, which is called uremic breath, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of California.
Liver damage, including fatty liver, is also cited as a cause of bad breath. Bad breath is caused due to the accumulation of toxins in the body. It can accumulate in the body when the liver is not functioning properly, leading to bad breath.