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What Causes Garlic Like Breath Smell?

Over the last three days my significant other has noticed that my breath smells like garlic, yet I have not eaten any garlic, or garlic containing foods? Could this be related to a liver or stomach condition? It seems to happen after I drink too much alcohol.
Mon, 3 Oct 2016
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You have problem of garlic like breath without eating garlic that may be because of gum diseases. Consent a dentist for rule out this.

Smoking or alcohol drinking may cause garlic breath.
Garlic like breath mostly because of sulfide compound.Lung or kidney problem may cause this type of symptoms.
Consent a physician for further diagnosis.

I hope my guidance is helpful to you.
Take care.
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What Causes Garlic Like Breath Smell?

Thanks for contacting healthcare magic. You have problem of garlic like breath without eating garlic that may be because of gum diseases. Consent a dentist for rule out this. Smoking or alcohol drinking may cause garlic breath. Garlic like breath mostly because of sulfide compound.Lung or kidney problem may cause this type of symptoms. Consent a physician for further diagnosis. I hope my guidance is helpful to you. Take care. Thanks.