This symptom is familiar to many people, it is often encountered after eating. In some cases, this is a sign of violation of the diet, due to the use of certain foods. The appearance of bitterness in the mouth is a signal of dangerous pathologies in the body.
Causes of bitterness in the mouth: what could provoke?
Unpleasant symptoms in the mouth are associated with many causes. Among them:
- increased acidity of the stomach;
- problems with the liver, gall bladder;
- violation of intestinal microflora, including after antibiotic treatment;
- foods that could trigger increased bile excretion;
- various diseases, such as cholecystitis;
- stones in the liver or gall bladder.
In addition, an unpleasant syndrome may occur due to diseases of the teeth, gums, inflammation of the oral mucosa.
If bitterness occurs after eating, it can be caused by:
- side effects of a number of drugs;
- alcohol and smoking;
- nervous disorders and stresses that affect taste buds;
- helminths;
- deficiency of vitamins and microelements, especially zinc;
- pregnancy;
- poor mouth hygiene.
It is important to note that there are some products that can cause bitterness - more often they have a choleretic effect. The most famous products that have a similar effect include:
watermelon;- milk;
- nuts;
- coffee;
- apples;
- nuts;
- smoked meat
watermelon;Often smack can indicate diseases of the digestive system. Usually accompanied by vomiting, severe pain, often coughing.
Also, a similar symptom can signal endocrine system diseases when adrenaline accumulates in the blood, which leads to contraction of the muscles of the biliary tract. With the consumption of food there is a sharp release of bile. Additional symptoms: redness, swelling of the gums, smell of rot, inflammatory process.
If we are talking about inflammatory processes in the oral cavity, then, in addition to unpleasant bitterness, a raid on the tongue may appear:
- white for oral diseases, for example, for violations of microflora or dental diseases;
- yellow usually indicates gastritis, ulcers, liver diseases.
In the waiting period for the child, the hormonal background changes, most of all the body produces progesterone during this period - it is required to relax the muscles of the uterus. However, in parallel with this, the valve that separates the esophagus and the stomach is weakened. As a result, when digesting food, more acid is thrown into the esophagus, which leads to bitterness.
In addition, during pregnancy, many deteriorate the condition of the teeth, gums, which can also cause bitterness. That is why it is so important to consult a specialist in time for treatment.
Whatever the cause of bitterness, it is not recommended to self-medicate, as this can cause serious consequences.
How to get rid of bitterness in your mouth?
The first thing to do is to visit a doctor who can determine the main cause. But it is also recommended to change the diet - you need to eliminate the consumption of fatty and fried foods.
Do not forget about the rules of prevention:
- eliminate alcohol and cigarettes;
- when taking medicines carefully read the instructions and follow it;
- output worms;
- go through a full examination to rule out serious diseases.
In the absence of pathologies, try to exclude from the diet food, which leads to the production of large amounts of bile.
If you follow a diet, then you need to abandon:
- acute, sour;
- fatty, fried;
- baking, muffin;
- sweets;
- rich soups;
- horseradish, radish;
- garlic, onion;
- coffee, tea;
- nuts;
- chocolate;
- carbonated water.
If bitterness occurs as a result of a disease, prescribe drugs that will help get rid of the cause and symptoms:
- under stress, prescribing sedatives;
- probiotics that help restore the intestinal microflora;
- choleretic;
- drugs that help regulate acid-base balance;
- drugs that are required for liver inflammation.
Drugs for bitterness in the mouth for liver problems
Most often, doctors diagnose the appearance of an unpleasant symptom due to disruption of the liver. First of all, the state and functionality of the gallbladder and its ducts are examined, as with changes in the operation of these structures, bile can be thrown into the esophagus and thus provoke bitterness in the mouth.
But it should be remembered - you cannot take such drugs yourself, they should only be prescribed by a doctor after examining the patient. Depending on the results, the doctor may prescribe:
- Essentiale Forte. A medicine that helps restore liver faster. It can be used both as a prophylaxis and for complete therapy. It is prescribed for hepatitis, cancer, poisoning with toxic substances. Take 1-2 tablets per day during the meal for 20 days.
- Sodium thiosulfate. Depending on the diagnosis, the doctor may prescribe 1-20 tablets throughout the day. Take pills on an empty stomach. If the bitterness is not associated with any diseases, prescribe 1 tablet per day.
- Hepabene This medicine is used to treat inflammation. But the main function is to improve the excretion of bile. The course of treatment is 3 months. Take 2-3 capsules per day. To relieve pain, it is recommended to take medicine before bedtime.
- Allohol. A remedy that perfectly helps with problems with intestines, gall bladder, cholecystitis. It has a choleretic effect. Take 1-2 capsules up to three times a day after meals.
- Liobil A drug that aims to improve choleretic function. It is prescribed in the fight against liver cancer and any changes in this organ, cholecystitis, pancreatic dysfunction. Recovery and improvement of the patient's condition occurs after two months of therapy, during which the patient is recommended to take 1-3 tablets after a meal.
- Odeston. Forbidden for children drug. Adults appoint it for cholangitis, cholecystitis. The daily rate is 6 tablets, but most often doctors prescribe not more than three capsules per day.
All the above-mentioned pills have side effects if consumed in excess. Allohol, Gepabene, Odeston and other drugs can cause diarrhea, painful abdominal attacks, anaphylaxis, flatulence and headaches. The patient should be monitored by the doctor who prescribed the treatment regimen for the entire period of therapy.
Will popular methods help?
Pills - not the only way to get rid of bitterness. Traditional treatments often become an additional treatment option. But they also need to be coordinated with the doctor.
Doctors recommend using these recipes from natural ingredients:
- Tincture of flax seeds. To do this, take the ground seeds, pour water, leave to infuse. Use this composition twice a day for 5 days.
- Calendula-based decoctions that drink 500-800 ml per day.
- Horseradish with milk. This broth is prepared in a ratio of 1:10. The mixture is heated on low heat, left to infuse for half an hour. Drink broth sips 4-5 times a day. Therapy lasts no more than 3 days.
- In the period of exacerbations can be chewed cloves or cinnamon.
Doctors are also advised to use such herbs and fruits in the treatment of folk remedies - rosehip, viburnum, calendula, lingonberry, hawthorn. You can eat lemon pulp mixed with honey and olive oil, half an hour before meals. Such a tool is better than any drugs, will remove the bitter taste and prevent the appearance of white bloom.
