Breath odor
Breath odor: Introduction
Bad breath is a reasonably common symptom
that may be the simple result of poor dental hygiene.
However, different types of breath odor can also indicate
certain types of serious medical conditions.
For example, a "fruity breath odor" is one of the characteristic
symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis, which can be fatal within hours
or days.
Another example is a "fecal breath odor" which can indicate certain
types of intestinal blockage.
Have any breath odor symptoms examined promptly by a medical professional.
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Causes of Breath odor:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Breath odor.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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causes of Breath odor
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Causes of Types of Breath odor:
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Breath odor: Symptom Checker
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Causes of General Symptom Types
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Breath odor
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Medical Books Excerpts
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Medical Books Excerpts
- ODOR
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
- [ read ]
- HALITOSIS
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
- [ read ]
- Halitosis
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Halitosis
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
- [ read ]
- Halitosis
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
- [ read ]
- Shortness of Breath
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
- [ read ]
- Breath odor, fecal
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
- [ read ]
- Halitosis
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
- [ read ]
Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
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Breath odor: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Misdiagnosis and Breath odor
Chronic lung diseases hard to diagnose: Some of the chronic lung diseases
are difficult to diagnose.
Even the well-knowns conditions such as asthma or lung cancer often fail to be diagnosed early.
Some of the chronic lung diseases with diagnostic difficulties
include asthma (perhaps surprisingly), COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, mesothelioma,
smoker's cough, AIDS-related respiratory conditions (see AIDS), chronic pneumonia, and other respiratory diseases.
Rare possibilities include diseases like psittacosis (bird-related lung infection).
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Breath odor: Related Rare Diseases
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Diagnostic tests for Breath odor:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Breath odor. Some of these are listed below :
- Physical examination
- Note nature of odor - if sweet may suggest diabetic ketoacidosis ( sickly sweet smell), alcoholism ( distinctive), liver failure( a sweet smell) and maple syrup urine disease; if unpleasant or foul may suggest renal failure (urine or fish-like breath due to ammonia), anaerobic infections of the mouth, nose, pharynx or chest (putrid) or cigarettes ( distinctive).
- Examine state of teeth and teeth hygiene and note whether the teeth are real or false - loose fitting teeth may be responsible for mouth ulcers or decayed teeth which may cause breath odor.
- Remove false teeth for complete examination
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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Breath odor.
Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing
your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information
you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis.
Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- Who has noticed the breath odor? - may suggest Psychogenic halitosis (i.e. anxiety about breath odor often without having it) if you have noticed the breath odor and others have not.
- How long have you noticed the breath odor? - to determine if acute or chronic.
- What is your teeth and gum hygiene routine? - to establish possibility of breath odor being due to poor hygiene or anaerobic infections of the mouth.
- When was the last time you went to a dentist for a check-up? - to establish the possibility of mouth or dental disease as cause of breath odor.
- Alcohol history? - to determine possibility of alcohol as cause of breath odor.
- more questions...»
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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse
your condition.
The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Breath odor) may include:
- Dry mouth e.g. on waking? - may be cause of breath odor.
- Disturbance of consciousness? - may suggest alcoholism, diabetic ketoacidosis, renal failure and hepatic coma.
- Symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis? - e.g. rapid breathing, vomiting, unwell, dehydrated.
- Symptoms of liver failure? - e.g. jaundice, bruising, swollen abdomen, leg swelling, drowsiness, stupor or coma.
- Symptoms of renal failure? - e.g. poor energy, poor appetite, frequency of urination, need to urinate at night, nausea, vomiting, itching.
- more symptoms...»
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Causes of Breath odor listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Breath odor as a symptom include:
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causes of Breath odor
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Medications or substances causing Breath odor:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Breath odor as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Breath odor
Definitions of Breath odor:
An offensive, foul breath odor resulting from a variety of causes such as poor oral hygiene, dental or oral infections, or the ingestion of certain foods.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Organs affected by Breath odor:
The list of organs typically affected by Breath odor may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Breath odor
The list below shows some of the causes of Breath odor mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Breath odor
How Common are these Causes of Breath odor?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Breath odor.
Of the 121
causes of Breath odor that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 7
causes are "very common" diseases
- 8
causes are "common" diseases
- 2
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0
causes are "rare" diseases
- 7
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 108
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 121
causes of Breath odor
Conditions listing symptoms: Breath odor:
The following list of conditions
have 'Breath odor' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
A
Acidosis
... acetone smelling breathAcute Appendicitis
... bad breathAcute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
... bad breathAllergic tension-fatigue syndrome
... bad breathB
Bronchiectasis
... bad breathC
Carcinoma of the vocal tract
... bad breathCarcinoma, squamous cell of head and neck
... bad breathChemical poisoning - Chloroform
... acetone breathChemical poisoning - Methyl Bromide
... acetone breathChemical poisoning - Trichloroethane
... acetone breathChemical poisoning - White Phosphorus
... breath odorChronic Sinusitis
... bad breathCiliary dyskinesia, due to transposition of ciliary microtubules
... halitosisCiliary dyskinesia-bronchiectasis
... breath odorD
Dental caries
... Bad breathDental conditions
... Bad breathDiabetes
... Sweet-smelling fruity acetone breathDiabetic Ketoacidosis
... breath odor, Sweet-smelling fruity acetone breathE
Esophageal diverticulum
... bad breathG
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
... bad breathGingivitis
... bad breathGum disease
... Bad breathH
Halitosis
... Bad breathI
Immotile cilia syndrome, due to defective radial spokes
... halitosisImmotile cilia syndrome, due to excessively long cilia
... halitosisL
Laryngeal carcinoma
... bad breathM
Mouth cancer
... Bad breathO
Oropharyngeal cancer, adult
... breath odorP
Periodontitis
... Bad breathPostnasal drip
... bad breathPrimary ciliary dyskinesia
... halitosisPrimary ciliary dyskinesia, 2
... halitosisPrimary ciliary dyskinesia, 3
... halitosisPrimary ciliary dyskinesia, 4
... halitosisPrimary ciliary dyskinesia, 5
... halitosisPrimary ciliary dyskinesia, 6
... halitosisR
Respiratory infections
... Bad breathRespiratory system cancer
... Bad breathRumination disorder
... bad breathS
Sphenoid Sinusitis
... bad breathStomatitis
... bad breathT
Tooth abscess
... breath odorType 2 diabetes
... Sweet-smelling fruity acetone breathV
Vincent's disease
... breath odor
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Causes of Breath odor Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Breath odor based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Breath odor?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Breath odor, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
What are the alternative names for Breath odor:
Fetor oris, Foul breath, Halitosis, Bad breath
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Classifications of Breath odor:
Subtypes of Breath odor:
Bad breath (23 causes), Breath with fecal odor, Breath with fruity odor, Halitosis (9 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Breath odor:
Breathing symptoms (2775 causes), Breath symptoms (2667 causes), Odor symptoms (98 causes), Respiratory symptoms (3282 causes)
Symptoms related to Breath odor:
Odor symptoms (98 causes), Body odor (1 cause), Dental symptoms (582 causes), Dental hygiene, Breathing symptoms (2775 causes), Reflux, Acidic taste in mouth (57 causes), Taste symptoms (74 causes), Poor dental hygiene, Dental disorders, Tooth decay (69 causes), Dental plaque, Tooth abscess, Tooth infections, Gingivitis, Gum disease, Periodontitis
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