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How to cure bad odor caused due to stomach problem?

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I am a regular alcoholic. The problem is that I have bad smell due to stomach problem. Suggest me how to cure bad smell. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Rashi Verma

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Dr. Rashi Verma is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in primary care, preventive medicine, and the management of acute and chronic illnesses. She is skilled in diagnosing a wide range of health conditions and providing personalized care for patients of all ages. Known for her compassionate approach and clinical precision, Dr. Verma focuses on promoting long-term wellness and holistic health.

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With little changes in diet and lifestyle, it is possible to remove the bad smell.

  1. Have food in a proper manner and always have smaller bites.
  2. Eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly so that all of what you eat gets digested. Do not gulp your food.
  3. While having lots of water during the day is good for health, do not have water half an hour before and after meals. This interferes into proper digestion of food.
  4. Avoid junk food and have healthy diet with fiber rich fruits and vegetables. Fibers are the great way to digest food.
  5. Avoid sulfur rich foods like beans, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, yeast-laden foods such as breads, cheese and even carbonated drinks.
  6. Do not have cold drinks just after meals. If you need to have something then have warm healthy liquids such as certain herbal teas like anise tea, chamomile tea, spearmint tea, and caraway tea.
  7. Avoid foods like beans and other legumes, wheat and wheat bran, cabbage, onions, milk and other dairy products. They can cause gas if you are lactose intolerant or have lesser amounts of the enzyme called lactase needed to digest dairy products.
  8. Avoid Fatty meats, fried foods, cream sauces as well as gravies.
  9. Avoid sugar substitutes not all but many people cannot absorb sorbitol contained in sugar free products.
  10. Have lots of ginger.
  11. Since your consumption of alcohol is high, you need to control that most importantly.
  12. Try walking for 15 minutes after food intake as it helps in digestion.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At February 8, 2016
Reviewed At January 16, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rashi Verma is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in primary care, preventive medicine, and the management of acute and chronic illnesses. She is skilled in diagnosing a wide range of health conditions and providing personalized care for patients of all ages. Known for her compassionate approach and clinical precision, Dr. Verma focuses on promoting long-term wellness and holistic health.

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Rashi Verma is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in primary care, preventive medicine, and the management of acute and chronic illnesses. She is skilled in diagnosing a wide range of health conditions and providing personalized care for patients of all ages. Known for her compassionate approach and clinical precision, Dr. Verma focuses on promoting long-term wellness and holistic health.

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