What causes bitter mouth?

I believe many of my friends have had this or similar experiences. In our daily lives, our mouths are fine, but suddenly they become very bitter, and the bitterness spreads throughout the mouth and all the way to the throat, which is very uncomfortable. So, what causes a bitter taste in the mouth? I believe most people don’t know this, because in our daily lives, even if we encounter this situation, it will get better in no time, so people generally don’t care about it.

In fact, this aspect cannot be neglected. Although there are many reasons for a bitter taste in the mouth, it may actually be caused by certain diseases, so everyone must pay attention to it in the future. Don't wait until certain diseases strike you before you pay attention to them, because it may be too late by then. So, let’s take a detailed look at some of the causes of bitter taste in the mouth.

A bitter taste in the mouth is a reaction caused by poor gallbladder function, especially in 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. 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.

Dry and bitter mouth is generally a manifestation of excessive internal heat and insufficient yin fluid. You can try Chinese medicine that clears heat and promotes fluid production. The medicines are as follows: 15g of Coptis chinensis, 30g of Ophiopogon japonicus, 30g of Phragmites australis, 30g of Imperata root, 20g of Rehmannia glutinosa, and 20g of Red Spoon. The effect should be seen after three to five doses.

In addition, there are many other reasons that cause bitter taste in the mouth. For example, people with diseases of the digestive system, respiratory system, and cardiovascular system may experience bitter taste in the mouth; people with oral diseases and certain infectious diseases may also experience bitter taste in the mouth; other reasons such as fatigue, lack of sleep, excessive smoking, and alcoholism can also cause bitter taste in the mouth; as for patients with certain tumors, bitter taste in the mouth is even more common. Although general bitter taste in the mouth is not a serious illness, severe bitter taste in the mouth will not only affect the patient's mood, but also cause a decrease in the patient's sense of taste and affect appetite.

There is a medicine that everyone is familiar with - vitamin C tablets, which is effective for any cause of bitter taste in the mouth. The dosage of vitamins is three times a day, 2 to 3 tablets each time, and dissolve them under the tongue. Generally speaking, mild bitter taste in the mouth will disappear after taking the medicine 2 to 3 times. Even for severe bitter taste in the mouth, taking the medicine continuously for 3 to 4 days can solve the problem. There are no side effects of taking vitamin C. Of course, using vitamin C tablets to treat bitter taste in the mouth is only an emergency measure, which only treats the symptoms and not the root cause. Bitter taste in the mouth is just a manifestation of multiple diseases or unhealthy lifestyle factors, not a separate disease. Therefore, to prevent and cure bitter mouth syndrome, the best way is to treat the primary disease, quit bad habits in life, such as smoking and drinking, and pay attention to oral hygiene.

Although there are many reasons for a bitter taste in the mouth, the most common one is generally caused by poor gallbladder function. Most people experience a bitter taste in their mouth, which is usually caused by bile reflux into the stomach, so everyone must take it seriously. It is best to go to the hospital for a check-up to be sure. Don't be hasty about it. After all, this is related to our physical health.