Breath smells like faeces (Poo)

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I have this horrid poo smell from my mouth. I brush my teeth twice a day, floss, use Dentyl PH mouthwash, I have the best oral hygeine of anyone I know but I still have this smell. I am too embarrassed to even ask my flriends or family to tell me my breath stinks. I am becoming totally reclusive because of it. Id rather go to my GP and tell him ive got an STD. I know ive got it coz sometimes people look around and ask if ive farted, and I see people with babies smelling their nappies when I speak. It really is starting to badly affect my life but I just cant pluck up the courage ot go to my GP. How on earht can i ay \"DR, My breath smells like poo!\" Please, if anyone has any tips let me know.

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    Hi, did the pserson who said they were going to ask for a referral to a specialist ever get there? I am still trying desperately to find a solution, and have even read about getting my tonsills removed, even though I really dont know if this is the cause, and also ive heard this op can be dangerous in adults, but im that desperate. Any help, please????
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      Had mine removed. No help. I can't even keep a job everytime I talk ppl put their hands up to their nose. I've tried everything. Let me know if you find the solution.
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      Hey so iv had the problem for a few years now just recently I solved my problem. It's to do with my sinuses when I have dairy it makes my sinuses swell which blocks them and causes mucus to sit in my throat which the kind of ferments and produces a horrible poo smell. So my advice would be to try removing things from your diet for a few weeks and see what happens it could simply be an allergy. Hope this helps   

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    Bad breath is not just linked to oral hygiene and health!!!!!!

    It can also be a sympton of or indicater of more serious underlying health issues, get yourself checked out, you've made the doctors job easier now by ruling out poor hygiene. personally I would be more embarassed that everyone I know hates talking to me, (yes they prob know that its you and not the baby again!) I don't say that to be nasty just to help put it in perspective! either ! nasty conversation (the doc) or every conversation is going to be nasty.

    Good luck when you see the doc smile

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      Please I beg you to get a prescription of metronidazole 500 MG. It worked for me and will change your life forever. It has helped me.
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      Thanks

      I have ordered mine online as my doctors wouldnt wanna see me. They think its all up in my head. Its sad how doctors these days dont want to help anyone anymore if they cant or dont know what it is.

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      Good for you. Please let me know the outcome and let others know what the cure is. I'm so much happier. I no longer suffer thanks to God who gave me the revaluation to take metronidazole.
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      Hi anna,

      Can u please let us know about the dosage (1 capsule per day ?) i hear that the metronidazole works for few days and then the bad breath appears again. Is that true? Are u feeling the symptoms again? How much does it cost?

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      Hi Anna...I m having same problem call bad breath .I have 24*7 extreme bad breath and it comes of inside like from throat .right now m 26 year old and having this problem since child and it's time to get marry .m not getting wwhat to do? Plz help if u have any solution of it.as u said about matronidazole 500mg tab..does it really work? Any side effects of it? And will I get this in any madical shopee? Plz let me know.I will be very thank full To you .
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      Hi Nik, just letting you know I've tried metronidazole 500mg for ten days. Metronidazole is an antibiotic and you will need a doctor's prescription. Side effects for me was mild nausea and rusty urine. I must say it does not help me with my bb or make it any worse, thank goodness. Doesn't mean it will not work for you as we are all different and may have different problems. Good luck to you.
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      Hi leofta ..means you r saying that metridazole did not worked for you on your bad breath ?? I didn't understand what u said. plz reply
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      I think mine is from the inside too. Did you happen to have oral thrush all the time? Mine started to go away and then returned. I can never get rid of it. I think it's the cause. I tried some other medication but it didn't work well. The oral thrush gives me dry mouth too. Thing is I lick the back of my wrist and my saliva never smells.
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      Nik, metronidazole did not help me with my bb. At the same time, it does not make my bb worse like it did to some folks. It does greatly reduced my acid reflux symptoms.

      I was diagnosed with periodontal disease over 15 years ago but didn't do anything about it due to the lack of insurance. I have an appointment with a periodontist this Wednesday and will take it from there. Cheers!

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      Good for you! Let us know how he treats it. My friend has periodontal disease and very bad breath. He does not treat his gums as required. It can cause infections. I hope you can get yours sorted out.

      keep us posted....

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      hi can u please tell me where u order it?? i would like to order some for me too. thank u
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      Hi Anna. Its been awhile after you wrote that you are cured by metronidazole.

      Can you please let me know if your bb is completely gone.

      Thank you

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      Hey so iv had the problem for a few years now just recently I solved my problem. It's to do with my sinuses when I have dairy it makes my sinuses swell which blocks them and causes mucus to sit in my throat which the kind of ferments and produces a horrible poo smell. So my advice would be to try removing things from your diet for a few weeks and see what happens it could simply be an allergy. Hope this helps   

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      Hope4cure, just an update. Had periodontal surgery 1.5 years ago but it didn't help with bb. However it helped emensely with my oral hygiene which my dentist praised every visits. Still paying monthly for it but at least I could rule out that it's not my gum or teeth that's causing bb.

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      I also had similar surgery, but that was because I had gum disease. It has certainly improved my oral hygiene as with you, but the other greater issue is still there!
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      Hi, joining in here if that is ok.  First time on this particular thread -it made me laugh and made me sad at the same time.  I had this smell on and off for years and years.  If it was running riot and I sat in the car waiting for my hubs for whatever reason, he would say "have you f++++  d"  but my initial reaction was to go into a fit of giggles (strange humour i know).  Then other days it would be fine for weeks on end.  I don't have problems with sinus - runny nose now and then but nothing dreadful.  No sinus headache so don't think it was that.  But I do have GERD and acid reflux and have for years.  I noticed that each time the old pong appeared would be at the same time as my tum being off;  I would also get the metal taste at the same time.  It is a while now and I have been clear.  I swapped semi skimmed milk for almond milk and limit meat to once every couple of weeks.  Basically follow reflux diet of no citrus, spices etc.  It is possible it is acid causing it - you can have acid reflux and not get heartburn.

      I have gum disease and go every 3 months for deep root cleaning but whenever I go I can tell my breath is fine - and hubs would soon tell me, so in my case I think it is stomach related.

      I was in contact with a nutritionist and Chinese Traditional Medicine professor as at the same time my tongue was sore and burning, he sorted that out for me on line - but when I mentioned the "gas" smell he said he had never heard of it.  I never realised there were so many others who have been subject to this.

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