What causes bitterness in the mouth: causes and consequences

Changes in taste sensations can be observed frequently and in the vast majority of cases, the cause of deviations is a violation of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, gallbladder, stomach. In order to recognize what the appearance of bitterness in the mouth means, one should observe at what time this symptom occurs, after which food it most often becomes bitter, if there are any other accompanying symptoms ( heartburn, stomach pain, intestinal heaviness, flatulence). It is not recommended to independently deal with changes in taste sensations, in particular with the appearance of a bitter aftertaste. You should contact a specialist and undergo an examination for violations of the bile duct, the work of the gastrointestinal tract, and the liver. The treatment of bitter taste in the mouth is carried out depending on the cause, that caused this symptom. Consider the main causes of bitterness and decide on the tactics of struggle.

How to recognize the true cause of bitterness in the mouth

Depending on the duration of the presence of a bitter taste in the mouth, on the severity and accompanying indicators, bitterness in the mouth is a symptom of many diseases that only a doctor can identify. Bitterness in the mouth is often accompanied by heartburn or nausea and indicates digestive disorders. To find out the causes of bitterness & nbsp; the liver, gallbladder and ducts, intestines and the entire system of the gastrointestinal tract are amenable to diagnosis.

 

Symptom	What does mean?
Bitterness in the mouth in the morning	problems with liver function; impaired bile excretion in the gallbladder
Bitterness in the mouth after any meal (morning, lunch, evening)	disorders of the stomach; duodenum; gallbladder; sometimes liver
Bitter taste after physical activity	with additional heaviness in the right side means liver dysfunction
Bitterness appears after dental procedures, with sore gums	inflammatory process in the oral cavity; allergic to dental filling materials
Bitterness in the mouth + heartburn	gastroesophageal reflux disease
Bitter taste after overeating and eating heavy foods (fatty, spicy, baked, fried)	biliary duct or gallbladder dysfunction; liver disorders
One-time short-term bitterness in the mouth	mental disorders; taking medications; stress
Persistent bitterness in the mouth	cholelithiasis ; cholecystitis ; mental or endocrine diseases; cancer; diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

It should be remembered that taste sensations may change slightly throughout life. Children more clearly feel the different taste qualities of products, by reaching old age, bright sensations subside and often bitterness in the mouth or a sour taste are a sign of age-related changes in the body.

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Causes of bitterness in the mouth: what to look for

More than 10 thousand taste and olfactory receptors send information about the dish to the brain, a certain taste sensation is formed (created). Such sensations can be distorted by the disruption of neural connections in the brain. Also, with age, the number of receptors decreases, so after 60-70 years, the brightness of taste is lost.

Distortion of taste may occur with  

dysgeusia

– it is a form of taste disorder (may be mental). When eating sweet, acid is felt, or, conversely, when eating sour, it seems that the dish is sweet. This disorder manifests itself in hypothyroidism, thyroid dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, anemia or in some cases during pregnancy. Read also:

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The main causes of bitterness in the mouth:

Acid reflux – acid from the stomach is thrown into the esophagus, while irritating the walls of the larynx, so it can tickle in the throat, cough and a bitter aftertaste appears after eating. Bitterness in the mouth is usually accompanied by heartburn, bloating, burning in the esophagus.

1. Oral diseases:
gingivitis
2. or stomatitis. Giardiasis – parasites attach to the walls of the small intestine and irritate the mucosa, causing upset. The intestines cannot cope with the process of digestion of food and rumbling, abdominal pain, weakness, bloating appear.
3. Increased blood glucose levels – there is dryness in the mouth, decreased vision and sweating, it seems that the feet and palms are burning.
4. The predominance of harmful bacteria in the intestines – when there are more harmful bacteria than beneficial bacteria, the balance is disturbed. In this case, bad breath, constipation appear, excessive dryness of the skin, irritability, brittle nails are also observed. If the reproduction of pathogenic bacteria in the intestines is not prevented in time, the inflammatory process begins and
gastritis
5. or colitis develops. Inflammation of the liver – a bitter taste in the mouth may indicate the development of hepatitis (Botkin's disease, hepatitis B or C). Also, the inflammatory process in the liver tissues can lead to cirrhosis of the liver.
6. Cholecystitis – with inflammation of the gallbladder, the outflow of bile is disturbed and it enters the stomach, esophagus and ends up in the mouth. Usually cholecystitis is the result of the development of gallstone disease.
7. Hormonal disorders – when the thyroid gland malfunctions, the production of hormones increases or decreases, which leads to hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. As a result of these disorders, the bile ducts give in to spasm, due to which bile enters the stomach and bitterness is felt in the mouth.
These and other causes of a bitter taste are serious signs of a disorder in the body that should be investigated and treated as soon as possible.

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Bitterness in the mouth: what to do and how to treat

A one-time bitterness in the mouth can be a harmless symptom that can be eliminated if you review your diet, lifestyle and give up bad habits. If the bitter taste is accompanied by other disorders and is present for a long time, you should think about the tactics of treating this symptom and the disease that caused it.

If bitterness appears during or after eating, you can get rid of this aftertaste by normalizing your diet and eating healthy food. If this symptom appeared due to the multiplication of parasites in the intestines, folk remedies for worms (tansy, wormwood) or pharmaceutical preparations prescribed by a doctor will come to the rescue.

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To restore liver function and remove bitter taste, use beetroot juice, lemon, honey and olive oil improve hepatitis. Also, for the prevention of gallstone disease, it is useful to follow a diet, exclude vinegar, radish, garlic, coffee, alcohol, mustard, pepper.

What needs to be done first to get rid of bitterness in the mouth:

to adjust the diet and eating;

• brew chamomile and consume 3 times a day;
• use flaxseed jelly;
• use fresh homemade juices;
• eat right;
• eliminate bad habits;
• purify the body of toxins (enterosgel, activated carbon and other sorbents).
Any special treatment is prescribed by a doctor after a thorough diagnosis. This applies to both folk methods and pharmaceutical preparations.