Question
A three-year-old boy has very severe bad breath. What could be the cause? He weighs only 23 pounds and has no other symptoms. I want to know the reason for the bad breath and its impact on the body.
Answer
If a three-year-old boy wakes up with bad breath and acid taste in the morning, it may be due to milk food retention, a condition known as high-level stasis. When a child has this condition, reducing their food intake or taking a meal break can help restore gastrointestinal function. For bad breath caused by dyspepsia, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be taken, such as pepsin, multienzyme tablets, or lactase. If the condition is severe and there is bacterial infection, antibiotic treatment may be necessary. Severe vomiting should be followed by a 12-hour fasting period, after which normal eating can be gradually resumed. If severe dehydration symptoms occur, immediate fluid replacement should be administered.