An unpleasant putrefactive odor from the oral cavity is a fairly common symptom that reports the presence of dental problems or diseases of internal organs. In adults, purulent plugs can form in the throat, which are often a precursor of pus in the oral cavity. The appearance of ulcers on the tongue and mucous membrane, allergic reactions, inflammation of the esophagus, gastritis - there are many reasons for the appearance of a putrid odor and pus. Only a complete examination of the body will help determine the exact one, although in some cases a visit to the dentist will suffice.
There is a taste of pus in my mouth
The taste of pus in the mouth is most often caused by the following reasons:
- Inadequate oral care. There is an opinion that pus in the mouth can form only after tooth extraction, with pulpitis, caries, periodontitis, etc. This is a misconception. If you use poor-quality toothpaste or brush away plaque from distant teeth not well enough, it will contribute even more to putrefaction and an unpleasant smell when breathing.
- When a person is sleeping, the amount of saliva produced is significantly reduced. If a person has problems with the outflow of bile, it can be released into the stomach at night and rise up the throat through the esophagus. This contributes to a bitter taste in the mouth in the morning, in some cases, this process can give similar symptoms with dental diseases.
- Purulent plugs in the throat occur with angina, pharyngitis and other diseases of an infectious nature. Their peculiarity is that in the mouth there is a taste of pus only for the duration of sore throat. After the sore throat is cured, all its manifestations will disappear.
- The appearance of ulcers and abscesses with purulent contents is a common cause of pus and bad breath. These can be manifestations of an allergic reaction, stomatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, herpes. If the rash on the tongue and the mucous membrane of the oral cavity does not have purulent contents, then with a high degree of probability there will not be a putrefied taste.
- Furunculosis in the oral cavity is a rather rare occurrence. A boil is a large abscess, may appear under the tongue or in the sky. You can’t squeeze it out on your own in any case, since the abscess can go deeper, which will lead to an even greater relapse. It is necessary to contact a dermatologist - he will dissect the boil and extract the root.
White plaque in the oral cavity with putrefaction
In some cases, abscesses and sores are not noticeable in the mouth, all teeth are healthy, and there are no diseases of internal organs. And the smell of pus from the mouth is still there. What is the reason? You should examine the language: white plaque and flesh are frequent companions of candidal stomatitis. If a plaque in the tongue can be removed, then it is possible to cure it. You should consult a dermatologist to determine the exact cause of the appearance of white putrefactive plaque on the tongue and mucous membrane.
List of diseases that can cause pus in the mouth
An accurate diagnosis can only be made after a complete examination of the body. Here is an approximate list of diseases, pathologies and causes that can trigger the appearance of pus in the mouth:
- toxic hepatitis;
- chronic cholecystitis;
- diabetes;
- chronic and acute pancreatitis;
- polyps and neoplasms in the esophagus;
- gastritis of various etiologies;
- violation of the outflow of bile of various etiologies;
- stomatitis;
- Candida and pathologies associated with this bacterium;
- staphylococcus and related diseases of the oral cavity;
- long-term use of certain drugs;
- eating large quantities of onions and some stale vegetables, sour milk, etc.
Some conditions are not life threatening. Pus ceases to accumulate as soon as the pathology is eliminated. For example, poisoning with dairy products is a common cause of pus smell from the mouth, but it disappears immediately after the body defeats intoxication.
Dental problems that lead to pus in the mouth
Among the dental diagnoses, one can be distinguished, which most often leads to a putrid odor from the mouth - this is stomatitis. This is an inflammatory process that is deployed on the surface of the tongue, gums, inner walls of the cheeks. In advanced cases, it can go to the throat. It is accompanied by small abscesses, with pressure on which the sucrose stands out. In some cases, they are painful, and sometimes not. Therapy of stomatitis is carried out with bactericidal drugs and rinses several times a day (decoctions of herbs and alternative methods of treatment are good).
Pancreas problems
Chronic pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. This is a very serious diagnosis, the appearance of which is caused by the following factors:
- alcohol abuse;
- malnutrition;
- the predominance of fats and simple carbohydrates in the diet;
- violation of the outflow of bile;
- regular abuse of certain medications.
As a result of the development of pancreatitis, the patient is chased by pain in the epigastric region, indigestion, bad breath and rot from the mouth. If the disease is accompanied by a violation of the outflow of bile, the patient in the morning can detect a putrefactive bitter mass in the oral cavity.
Liver problems
In most cases, cholecystitis and pancreatitis are accompanied by impaired liver function. Most often it is toxic hepatitis, fibrosis or fatty degeneration of hepatocytes (liver cells). If the cause of the pus taste in the mouth is liver disease, you should be examined by a gastroenterologist and hepatologist. Hepatoprotective drugs and a special diet will be prescribed. Heptral, Essential, Ursosan are modern drugs that will help in the short term. If the patient follows the diet and the doctor’s prescriptions, then the smell of rot from the mouth will disappear very quickly.
Diseases of the esophagus and stomach
The esophagus is the organ of the gastrointestinal tract closest to the oral cavity. Therefore, with problems with it, halitosis immediately appears . And this is good, since the patient is forced to consult a doctor and find out about the disease. It is worse when, for example, neoplasms or ulcers grow along the esophagus, without manifesting themselves and not letting themselves know.
Gastritis of various etiologies is a common cause of pus in the mouth. Depending on the stage and type of the disease, the amount of discharge may decrease or increase. Sometimes gastritis does not make itself felt at all, proceeding relatively asymptomatically.
Candida as a cause of the development of putrefactive processes in the oral cavity
Candidiasis dermatitis, popularly known as thrush, occurs most often against the background of colds. At a time when the body's immune forces are weakened, as well as in the presence of chronic fatigue and stress, this pathology appears. The disease is expressed in cheesy plaque on the genitals and in the oral cavity. To stop the development of thrush, it is enough to drink one or two tablets of "Fluconazole". This is a cheap drug that literally after taking one pill kills Candida spores. A second tablet is usually taken in order to fix the result.
Which doctor should I go to?
There are two ways:
- Contact the district clinic for compulsory health insurance. All consultations and examinations in this case will be free. You may have to spend more than one hour standing in lines to specialists. You will need a consultation with a dermatologist, gastroenterologist, endocrinologist, gynecologist.
- Contact a private diagnostic center. In this case, the patient will have to pay for each consultation and examination. It should be noted that often only a blood test is not enough: it will still be necessary to pass a scraping from the oral cavity, tests for infections, sexually transmitted diseases, and hepatitis. If a doctor is alerted by any of the indicators, you will need to undergo an MRI of internal organs or other complex studies.
Pharmacological treatments
Whatever the cause of the pus smell in your mouth, you cannot prescribe treatment yourself. You should always be examined and get a doctor’s prescription with the prescribed drug and the recommended dosage. Only then proceed with treatment. Depending on the reason for the treatment of putrid breath, the following drugs may be prescribed:
- anti-inflammatory;
- hepatoprotectors;
- immunomodulators;
- antimycotic;
- vitamin and mineral;
- hormonal.
Alternative treatments
Rinsing the mouth with medicinal infusions, daily consumption of bee products and a healthy lifestyle - these measures will help to heal the body, get rid of chronic diseases and pus in the mouth.
- Mix one teaspoon of chopped dry nettle, yarrow, chamomile and linden, boil for five minutes in boiling water. The optimal amount of water is 500 ml. Take 50-60 ml on an empty stomach. This will help restore the work of the digestive tract, normalize digestion. In parallel, rinse your mouth several times a day with a solution of salt as a bactericidal agent.
- Honey and beekeeping products are an excellent remedy for sores and fungal infections of the oral cavity. Dissolve one teaspoon of fresh flower honey per day. You can chew the honeycomb as long as possible. Beekeeping products have long been known for their anti-inflammatory effect on the mucous surfaces of the human body.
- Soda-saline solution has an excellent bactericidal property, it is able to kill pathogenic microflora. Mix one teaspoon of fine salt and the same amount of soda in a glass of cool water. Rinse your mouth for two to three minutes. The more often, the better. At least three times a day, you must complete this procedure.