Does chronic gastritis cause bad breath?

Written by Ren Zheng Xin
Gastroenterology
Updated on May 08, 2025
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Chronic gastritis can cause dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to bad breath. Additionally, it can manifest symptoms of indigestion such as pain and acid reflux in the upper abdomen, and decreased appetite. Atrophic gastritis may present with anemia and diarrhea. The primary treatment principles for chronic gastritis should focus on eliminating the cause, reducing recurrence of inflammation, and improving the patient's quality of life. Medications that inhibit gastric acid secretion, protect the gastric mucosa, and promote gastrointestinal motility are used for treatment.

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Does chronic gastritis cause bad breath?

Chronic gastritis can cause dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to bad breath. Additionally, it can manifest symptoms of indigestion such as pain and acid reflux in the upper abdomen, and decreased appetite. Atrophic gastritis may present with anemia and diarrhea. The primary treatment principles for chronic gastritis should focus on eliminating the cause, reducing recurrence of inflammation, and improving the patient's quality of life. Medications that inhibit gastric acid secretion, protect the gastric mucosa, and promote gastrointestinal motility are used for treatment.

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What are the symptoms of chronic gastritis?

Common symptoms of chronic gastritis include stomach pain, bloating, belching, acid reflux, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, poor appetite, indigestion, and early satiety. These symptoms can be confirmed by a gastroscopy. If the gastroscopy shows gastric mucosal hyperemia, edema, or erosion, it can be diagnosed as chronic gastritis. It is also recommended to conduct a Carbon-14 breath test to determine if there is an infection with Helicobacter pylori, which has been confirmed as a major cause of chronic gastritis and peptic ulcer diseases. If the infection is positive, a 14-day treatment for Helicobacter pylori is required. Additionally, the treatment for chronic gastritis should include acid suppression and stomach protection, promoting gastric motility and repairing the gastric mucosa, and the treatment usually lasts about four to six weeks.

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What Chinese medicine should be taken for chronic gastritis?

Chronic gastritis, whether superficial gastritis or atrophic gastritis, can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine. The theory of Chinese medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment, holistic treatment, and utilizes observation, smell, questioning, and pulse-taking to determine a patient's cause and mechanism of disease, followed by targeted treatment. Common treatment methods include tonifying qi and strengthening the spleen, soothing the liver and relieving depression, harmonizing the stomach and reversing counterflow, invigorating the blood and dispelling stasis, among others. The treatment varies greatly and must be tailored to the specific circumstances of the patient through face-to-face diagnosis. It is also important to develop good dietary and living habits, opting for a diet that is light, easy to digest, and avoids raw, greasy, spicy foods, and alcohol, often resulting in better therapeutic effects.

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How to treat dry heaving in chronic gastritis?

Patients with chronic gastritis who experience dry retching should consider whether it is due to insufficient gastrointestinal motility or excessive secretion of gastric acid. It is recommended to avoid overly spicy and irritating foods, eat regularly and in proper amounts, and maintain a pleasant mood without being disturbed by anxiety, sadness, and anger. Eating more fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins is also advisable. At the same time, try to avoid using drugs that damage the gastric mucosa, such as hormones, antirheumatics, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, etc.

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What should be noted for chronic gastritis with erosion?

For chronic gastritis and gastric erosion, it is important to control the diet by eating fresh vegetables and foods that are easy to digest. Avoid overly spicy and cold foods. Additionally, adjust your daily routine to avoid staying up late and maintain a reasonable schedule. Also, control your emotions to prevent excessive stress and fatigue. Appropriate medical treatment should be considered, such as using medications to protect the stomach lining, reduce stomach acid secretion, and appropriately using antibiotics for treatment. Most importantly, regular check-ups are crucial. (Please take medications under the guidance of a doctor.)