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IBS and halitosis

The digestive tract extends all the way from the mouth right through to the anus so any problems within the digestive tract, such as IBS for example, can also result in halitosis or bad breath. However, there are many other causes of bad breath and these have to be identified and eliminated first.

Causes of halitosis

The most common reasons for bad breath are decaying teeth, gum disease and poor mouth hygiene and a routine visit to a dentist for a check up should identify any problems in this area. Your dentist will then be able to offer advice on appropriate action to be taken.

Diet can also contribute to bad breath, for example, we all know that eating strong smelling foods such as garlic and curry, or even drinking coffee can result in unpleasant breath, albeit temporarily. If this causes problems then a simple mouthwash should do the trick.

Infections of the respiratory tract, tonsils or sinuses can also cause bad breath but in most of these cases the cause is likely to be obvious and once the underlying infection has been dealt with the problem is likely to disappear.

If none of these possible causes are responsible for your bad breath then there is a chance that your bad breath could be the result of a problem within the digestive tract. For example, chronic constipation and a sluggish digestive system in general can be a cause of bad breath, as can an overgrowth of certain types of bacteria in the gut, all of which can be associated with IBS.

What causes IBS?

There isn’t an easy answer to this question as no one really knows what causes IBS. However, in general IBS is believed to be some sort a malfunction in the way the brain and the gut interact with each other.

What is known is that IBS is common and can affect anyone, including children, although women seem to be more at risk than men. There is also no single pattern to developing IBS. Some people develop IBS after a gastrointestinal infection, some after a dose of antibiotics, some have intolerance to certain types of food which triggers off IBS, others found that IBS developed after a particularly stressful period or event in their lives and yet others can find no reason at all for the development of their symptoms. Consequently, IBS is a complex condition characterised by a group of symptoms, hence the reason IBS is known as a syndrome.

What are the symptoms of IBS?

IBS affects people in different ways so no two people are likely to have the same experience of IBS. The following symptoms are the kind of symptoms you can expect if you have IBS although the presence of these symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean you have IBS and not everyone with IBS will experience all of these symptoms.

Diarrhoea
Constipation
Alternating diarrhoea and constipation
Abdominal pain
Bloating
Mucous in the stools
Flatulence and indigestion
Bad breath
Fatigue
A feeling of incomplete evacuation after passing a bowel movement
Relief after performing a bowel movement
Straining whilst trying to perform a bowel movement
Nausea
Muscle pain
Headaches

f you think that your bad breath could be a result of IBS or possibly some other problem within the digestive tract then it is important that you visit your doctor for an accurate diagnosis of the problem and for expert advice on how to treat it.