Why do I always feel bitter in my mouth?

Sometimes when we wake up in the morning, we feel a bitter taste in our mouth, even after we have brushed our teeth. It's really uncomfortable. So what is the reason for the bitter taste in the mouth? What should I do?

Western medicine: Psychological factors can also cause bitter taste in the mouth

A bitter taste in the mouth is often caused by poor gallbladder function, especially a reaction of patients with gallbladder diseases (cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, etc.). Some people with poor gastric motility and esophageal inflammation may also have bile reflux into the stomach, which can also cause bitter taste in the mouth. On the other hand, some people who have irregular lifestyles, lack of sleep, snore, sleep with their mouths open, or have oral inflammation are also prone to bitter taste in the mouth.

At the same time, studies have shown that there is also a phenomenon of mental bitterness in the mouth. Some people may experience bitter taste in the mouth due to excessive pressure from work or study, or when they are nervous, angry, irritable, anxious, fearful, restless, or suffering from insomnia. This also needs attention.

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Bitter taste in the mouth is caused by dampness and heat

Often bitter taste in the mouth is mainly caused by damp heat, which includes damp heat in the liver and gallbladder and stomach heat. Damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder and bitter taste in the mouth may be caused by inflammation in the liver and gallbladder. Bitter taste in the mouth is caused by stomach heat. Some people do not have inflammation in the liver and gallbladder, but due to unreasonable diet and eating too much spicy food, they may also suffer from bitter taste in the mouth. At the same time, some people with chronic diseases (such as diabetes) may also experience bitter taste in the mouth.

On the other hand, many mental workers have sluggish gastrointestinal function due to the great mental pressure at work, coupled with improper and irregular diet and lack of activity. The food they eat stays in the gastrointestinal tract too long, which can easily produce damp heat and cause bitter taste in the mouth.