Doctor shares seven tips to prevent bad breath Bad breath is something many of us are conscious of avoiding if possible. Not eating certain foods and regularly brushing our teeth are both ways to best prevent halitosis. However, if you’re still experiencing lingering bad breath despite sticking to these things, there could be something else at play.
One expert warned that a specific smell on your breath could signal various health issues, which should raise alarm bells. Speaking with Express.co.
uk , gut health expert Chris Dubberley, from Incontinence Shop , explained that a persistent "pungent egg breath" could be more than just bad oral hygiene . More specifically it might be a red flag for serious gastrointestinal disorders. READ MORE Expert warning as common airport habit could prove fatal 'Egg' smelling breath could be a sign of serious gut issues (Image: Getty Images) He said: "If you notice a persistent pungent egg smell from your breath, then it might be more than a minor inconvenience.
” According to Chris, this “distinct” odour is often caused by hydrogen sulphide, which is a gas produced by specific bacteria in your gut. "High levels of hydrogen sulphide in the gut can be indicative of underlying health issues, such as inflammatory bowel diseases and irritable bowel syndrome,” he continued. “This can damage the cells in the colon and interfere with the energy utilisation in gut cells, driving inflammation and discomfort.
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