If you suffer from the debilitating effects of chronic bad breath, you may be open to any possible solution, even if it is a medication that is on the market to treat a condition you may not have. Many people have heard of Zantac from commercials or from friends. It is one of the leading acid reflux disease medications on the market and it can be a real life saver if you suffer from the painful and sometimes scary symptoms associated with ARD. However, more and more people are realizing that Zantac and similar medications on the market that are meant to treat ARD can be used to treat chronic bad breath. Let's take a look at if you really can cure bad breath with Zantac or other acid reflux medications.
Acid reflux disease is a condition that affects millions of Americans, but it is a fairly new disease diagnosis. For years, people simply lumped the symptoms associated with acid reflux in with heartburn and didn't realize it was a separate condition altogether. Acid reflux is when the liquid, digested contents of the stomach actually back up and come into the esophagus. Not only is this condition extremely painful, it can cause bad breath in sufferers since it takes the partially digested food from the stomach and moves it back up the digestive tract towards the mouth. The question that most people ask is how likely is it that their chronic bad breath is caused by an undiagnosed case of acid reflux disease?
For some people, acid reflux disease is caused solely by the diet they eat. Doctors often tell patients to keep a diary of everything they eat so they can go through their daily routine and eliminate causes step by step. For many people, the subtraction of carbohydrates can all but eliminate acid reflux disease, and subsequently their chronic bad breath. However, it is never a good idea to drastically change your diet without seeking advice from a doctor first. Before you spend money on a product like Zantac that may or may not help you cure your bad breath, try to go through your diet and eliminate certain types of food to see if you can cure yourself naturally.
If you feel that you may be suffering from acid reflux disease, it is a good idea to consult a doctor before you run out and buy a box of Zantac. In most cases, people don't have a negative reaction to Zantac, but it is always wise to check with a medical professional before introducing new medication into your system. Once you have the all clear from your doctor, you can try Zantac or one of the store-brand alternatives. The chances that Zantac will help eliminate your bad breath if you don't have acid reflux disease are almost zero, but it can also help eliminate a possible cause so that you and your doctor can move on to other possible cures. You can cure bad breath with Zantac, but only if you suffer from acid reflux disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can it be an ulcer or GERD? I get really BAD heartburn and indigestion and it will last for days at a time?
Then I will not have any symptoms for weeks or months, and then it starts again. Also with the really bad hearturn my saliva really starts to fill my mouth to where I almost drool Yuk I know. I also get really tired. What could it be?-
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it is definitely gerd, might also be an ulcer, and both are obviously triggered by diet or stress levels or both combining. See a doctor and get treatment, either one can have serious consequences down the road.
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No nausea, but VERY tender and sore breasts and nipples for the past couple weeks, and really bad heartburn.?
I've had VERY tender and sore breasts and sensitive nipples for the last two weeks and extremely horrible heartburn. My period only lasted 4 days (instead of the usual 7) Negative HPT. I think I may be pregnant so I'm going to wait a few weeks and test again. The weird thing is, I've had no other symptoms. With my son I had every symptom in the book. Could there be other reasons for these symptoms?-
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every pregnancy is different, but how long ago did you have you period? also, depending on your age, your breasts could just be growing? if it keeps up, i'd see a doctor.
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31 weeks pregnant, headache for 2 days, blurred vision & really bad heartburn?
I am 31 weeks pregnant and have had a pretty bad headache for the past 2 days now, my vision has been on and off blurry and I have had really bad heartburn that lasts all day...
Just wondering if anyone has had the same symptoms or if I should be worried at all??I actually went to an afterhours doctor yesterday and my blood pressure was normal.. And my little girl is still kicking around pretty regularly, maybe just slowed down a wee bit..
This is my first pregnancy so any advice would be great
Thanks
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The blurred vision is caused by abnormal sugar levels. Have that tested. The others are pretty normal. I'm 35 weeks now and have all your symtoms, bur baby is still healthy. Just check your sugar levels.
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Really, really, really, really, really, really, really bad heartburn?
This morning I woke up at 5:30-ish with some heartburn. I immediately took a zantac 75 and went back to sleep. I woke up maybe an hour later, and the heartburn was back, so I took another zantac... but this time it did absolutely nothing.A little back-story... starting about two years ago, every now and then I get absolutely EXCRUCIATING heartburn (though I didn't know it was heartburn the first time it happened--I thought I was dying). I don't have an ulcer, and the doctors don't know what it is, but my mom described the same symptoms and said she had a pre-ulcerous lesion, so I figure that's what I have. She told me to take antacids and I'd be fine, and that has worked for me for two years.
Until this morning. This morning, I ended up taking 3 zantacs and 2 of these herbal supplement things my stepmom gave me that worked before, and I was STILL up for 2 hours pleading with god to make it stop.
...Should I go back to the hospital and see if they can figure it out now?
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Yes, seek medical attention, sooner rather than later.You might not know that antacids (as well as many other medications) can have a rebound effect that will in the long term, exacerbate the problem.
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Help!! Im having really bad symptoms lately, and it's super horrible!?
It all started like 3 weeks ago.I had chest pain the doctor said that it was a spam coronary, that's what he said. After an overnight at the hospital they prescribed me a bunch of pills for my heart treatment, when i've never had problem with my heart. So anyway i did take them like the doctor said, but those pills were giving me gasses, stomach aches, pinches, heartburn i mean you name it, the pills were LIPITOR, PLAVIX, CORAZEM, ASPIRIN and another that i dont remember now...so i when again to the doctor and he ordered me to do and (ecc) and an electrocardiagram, everything came out fine but thru the days i was feeling with anxiety, panics attacks, chills, pinches i mean.....so now i take TAFIL to ease me down, i guess its a drug.i read it on the internet.... anyway, im still having those weirds symptoms from time to time....if anybody can advise me or has an opinion please me be my guest! I really feel scare of dying because of it,or maybe its just a fear, thank you 4 ur help! DAVE
I've gone to 3 different Cardiologist and none of them tell me what's wrong. They said to take it easy and relax. I dont know whatelse to do.-
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Hey bud it's simple, if you have any doubts about your doctor I would have a second opinion especially if it is your heart that your dealing with that is nothing to let go for to long. Just keep your head up and be strong it will all get worked out just go and get a second opinion. Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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