Breath smells like faeces (Poo)

As one of my main theories, I had visited my ENT doctor because I noticed I had one of my tonsils bigger than the other one.  He examined me but said there would be risks that it wouldnt be that the problem. I dont see any tonsil stones I just coughed up on like months ago thats why I thought that would be it. The doctor said go to  GI to make sure its nothing else and then comeback and we will think about surgery  

As one of my main theories, I had visited my ENT doctor because I noticed I had one of my tonsils bigger than the other one.  He examined me but said there would be risks that it wouldnt be that the problem. I dont see any tonsil stones I just coughed up on like months ago thats why I thought that would be it. The doctor said go to  GI to make sure its nothing else and then comeback and we will think about surgery  

Thanks for your reply. I definitely see tonsil stones poking out of mine so I know that's the cause.  Stomach problems aren't causing my issues.  I've had tonsil stones since I was 14 and its made my life an absolute misery.   I've tried everything and this is the last resort.  Maybe it should have been my first port of call instead of spending over 30 years with this shadow hanging over every aspect of my life. 

I wish you the best of luck! Keep us updated! 

Hi, I Been having this issue for along time.! I had tonsil stone and when I removed my tonsil now I have a Steady bad breath 😷 every day.! Suck don’t remove them just clean them out.! 

I hope you get the surgery that you want and that the NHS finally comes around. If you want to try and mask your bad breath you should try gargling with a mouthwash that contains Chlorine Dioxide and Zinc Compounds. They help fight off the sulfur compounds that are causing the smell.

Also, make sure it doesn't contain any alcohol.

I hope this helps!

Thanks, I do use a mouthwash with CD and that's alcohol free.  It comes from the USA and is brilliant but not good enough to dissolve a whole bag full of tonsil stones. Can't name it as the moderators will delete my comment. 

Doctors appointment booked for 5th February!  I don't hold out any hope as no doctor or dentist has EVER taken tonsil stones seriously. 

That's good to hear, hopefully after they hear how this has affected you they'll be much more willing to give you the treatment. Best of luck!!

Also, I think I know of the brand you're talking about anyway

Thank you.  I do hope they help me.  The brand I use isn't available in the shops.  

 

I agree Hector. Somehow I feel things got worse after removing my tonsils. All that pain for nothing. It's as if they were blocking the smell a bit and now they are gone it's worse. Who knows, it's a living hell.

My tonsils are full of gunk, I can see it poking out and every now and then  some comes loose and the bits that come out have the foulest smell.  That must contribute. Did you have your tonsils removed totally?  Did they examine them afterwards? 

Yes got them out when I was 32 years old. I'm 44 now. They are completely gone but literally as soon as I got them out and it all healed I got even more comments about the smell. I had suffered tonsillitis a lot so my tonsils were full of pits and scars.

I'm not saying don't get them removed but please don't think it's the answer. Prepare yourself that it might not work.

Have you had this condition your whole life like me?

Thanks for the reply.  Yes, I first remember someone commenting when I was 13/14.  I am now 43. I used to get funny stones in my mouth when I was a teenager (which I now know are tonsil stones).  The doctor didn't have a clue what it was and so when I was 17 he sent me to have the lining on the inside of my nose lasered down.  I used to get a lot of sinus issues but they still happen. 

I appreciate your comments.  I am hoping my doctor will at least refer me to ENT and see what they have to say.  To be honest I am not keen on surgery anyway but there must be something that can help.  

I really hope so. I'm going down the Trimethylaminuria route now. This totally makes sense to me and I'm hoping my GP will refer me to get the test for it. There are a few specialists in the UK who test for it. Has to be a reason for this.

So Loobs and other sufferers!  My doctors appointment isn't until next week BUT in the meantime by co-incidence I came across a website when I researching another issue I have, (itchy scalp and insides of the ears).  It was about candida.  I literally had a hallelujah moment! I was suffering nearly every ailment on there.  Apparently an overload of candida in your gut can cause bad breath, tonsil stones, eczema, cystitis, endometriosis, extreme tiredness.  All of which I have! 

So I watched a You Tube video by a doctor and am now following his advice.  Apparently this is a long term fix, it can't be done quickly.  After one day alone though, after drinking just one cup of a special broth I made, I won't describe what I saw in the toilet!  Another thing I noticed was that my toothpaste tasted different.  Really strong. I guess with having a permanent biofilm in your mouth, taste is reduced. 

I had more than my fair share of antibiotics from the age of 14 upwards, was on the pill for years, eaten lots of chocolate and sweet foods.  All encouraging the candida growth. 

I am still going to see the doctor and will mention the candida too (although in the UK, not many doctors take this seriously).  I hope this triggers some connections in other people on here.  I am going to treat this with diet, lifestyle and maybe some colonic irrigation sessions.  I know I can get medication for this but that will put my body into shock and I would rather do it gradually.

Here's hoping I may have found my problem and solution! 

I also have been reading about this topic extensively. I think it may be my case to. It is so confusing because they is so much info on the net and a lot of it contradicts one another. The key messages are stay away wheat and simple carbohydrate. 

Have you picked up on anything else? 

It might be the adenoids go to your Gp and tell him u want it removed he might say that you don’t need or you don’t have it don’t listen to him ask him to refer you to the hospital so you can get the surgery done Or go to a private clinic