What is the reason for bitter mouth in the morning? What is the general cause?

I believe everyone must have experienced the situation of having a bitter taste in the mouth when waking up in the morning. Although a bitter taste in the mouth in the morning will not threaten our health, it will make us feel very uncomfortable. So what is the general cause of a bitter taste in the mouth in the morning?

1. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, bitter taste in the mouth is caused by dampness and heat in the liver and gallbladder, and should be treated mainly by clearing away heat and dampness. Dry mouth and bitter taste are generally the manifestations of excessive internal heat and insufficient yin fluid. You can try Chinese medicine for clearing heat and promoting fluid production. The medicines are as follows: 15g of Coptis chinensis, 30g of Ophiopogon japonicus, 30g of Phragmites australis, 30g of Imperata cylindrica, 20g of Rehmannia glutinosa, and 20g of Red Spoon. The effect should be seen after three to five doses.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, heat in the liver will cause bile discharge and bitter taste in the mouth. Bitter taste in the mouth is mainly caused by stagnation of liver qi, heat attacking the stomach, and upward flow of gallbladder fire. Therefore, the treatment should focus on soothing the liver, promoting bile secretion and clearing away heat, and the prescription and combination of drugs should be used. Commonly used effective prescriptions are generally based on Xiao Chaihu Decoction or Danzhi Xiaoyao Powder.

Traditional Chinese medicine also has a saying that “treating suffering with bitterness”. Because bitter food can purge fire and reduce adverse reactions, drinking an appropriate amount of Coptis chinensis or Scutellaria baicalensis in water can cure bitter mouth; eating bitter vegetables, bitter melon, etc., it is recommended to take some Longdan Xiegan Pills to solve the problem.

2. From the perspective of Western medicine, bitter taste in the mouth is mostly due to poor gallbladder function, especially a reaction of patients with gallbladder diseases (cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, etc.).

3. Some people may also have bile reflux into the stomach due to poor gastric motility and esophageal inflammation. Under normal circumstances, bile is secreted in the duodenum and participates in the digestion of oily foods. Due to the influence of pathogenic factors, part of the bile secreted in the duodenum will reflux into the stomach, resulting in a bitter taste in the mouth. It can also cause a bitter taste in the mouth.

4. In addition, there are many other reasons for bitter taste in the mouth, such as people with diseases of the digestive system, respiratory system, and cardiovascular system may experience bitter taste in the mouth; oral diseases and certain infectious diseases

People who are sick may also experience a bitter taste in the mouth; on the other hand, some people have an irregular lifestyle, lack of sleep and rest, as well as people who snore, sleep with their mouths open, or have oral inflammation are also prone to a bitter taste in the mouth. People should take bitter taste in the mouth and bleeding gums seriously. If bitter taste in the mouth occurs for a long time or frequently, you should go to the hospital in time to find out the cause.