What's the matter with the sore mouth?
Recently, many netizens have reported on social platforms that they have symptoms of bitter mouth, which has triggered widespread discussion. Bitterness in the mouth not only affects appetite and quality of life, but may also be a sign of certain diseases. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the causes of bitter mouth, possible disease associations, and coping methods.
1. Common causes of bitter mouth
According to discussions between medical experts and netizens, there are many reasons for bitter mouth. Here are some common factors:
| Reason | Specific performance |
|---|---|
| Digestive system problems | Gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux and other diseases may cause bile reflux and cause bitter taste in the mouth |
| Oral diseases | Oral problems such as gingivitis and dental caries may cause bitter mouth |
| Hepatobiliary diseases | When liver and gallbladder function is abnormal, abnormal bile secretion may cause bitter taste in the mouth. |
| drug side effects | Certain antibiotics and antihypertensive drugs may cause bitter taste in the mouth |
| psychological factors | Long-term anxiety and stress may affect taste |
| eating habits | Temporary bitterness in the mouth may occur after eating bitter foods or drinking alcohol |
2. Popular discussions related to mouth bitterness
In the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days, the following topics are closely related to mouth pain:
| topic | Discussion popularity | Main content |
|---|---|---|
| The sequelae of the new coronavirus epidemic | high | Some recovered patients reported persistent symptoms of bitter taste in the mouth |
| spring health | in | According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, strong liver fire in spring can easily lead to bitter taste in the mouth. |
| workplace stress | high | There is an increase in cases of office workers experiencing sore mouth due to stress |
| oral health | in | The relationship between periodontal disease and mouth bitterness draws attention |
3. How to deal with bitter mouth
For different causes of mouth bitterness, experts recommend taking corresponding countermeasures:
1.Improve living habits:Maintain a regular schedule and avoid staying up late; eat a light diet and reduce the intake of spicy foods; quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption.
2.Enhance oral care:Brush your teeth twice a day and use dental floss to clean between teeth; conduct regular oral examinations to treat oral diseases such as gingivitis.
3.Adjust mental state:Relieve stress through exercise, meditation, etc.; seek psychological counseling if necessary.
4.Seek medical examination promptly:If the symptoms of bitter mouth last for more than a week or are accompanied by other discomforts (such as abdominal pain, nausea, etc.), you should see a doctor as soon as possible.
4. Bitter mouth from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine
In recent health-preserving topics, Chinese medicine’s explanation of mouth bitterness has attracted much attention. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that bitterness in the mouth is related to damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder, and such symptoms are especially likely to occur in spring. The following are the conditioning methods recommended by Chinese medicine:
| Conditioning method | Specific measures |
|---|---|
| diet conditioning | Eat more heat-clearing foods such as bitter melon and celery; eat less greasy food |
| Tea recommendations | Chrysanthemum tea, honeysuckle tea, etc. have heat-clearing effects |
| acupressure | Massage Taichong, Yanglingquan and other liver-soothing and gallbladder acupuncture points |
| Chinese medicine conditioning | Take Longdan Xiegan Decoction and other prescriptions under the guidance of a doctor |
5. Real cases hotly discussed by netizens
On social platforms, many netizens shared their bitter experiences:
"After working overtime for two weeks, I suddenly developed a bitter taste in my mouth. I went to the hospital for a check-up and it was bile reflux gastritis. Now I am getting better after taking medicine and conditioning." — An IT practitioner
"I have been suffering from a bitter taste in my mouth for three months after recovering from COVID-19. Traditional Chinese medicine said it was due to unresolved dampness and heat. I am taking Chinese medicine to treat it." — A college student
"Every time I'm stressed, I get bitter taste in my mouth. The psychological counselor said this is a somatic reaction. Now I've learned to relax and it's much better." — A designer
6. When Do You Need Medical Treatment?
Although most symptoms of bitter mouth can be improved through conditioning, timely medical attention should be sought in the following situations:
1. Bitter mouth lasts for more than 1 week without obvious relief
2. Accompanied by symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting
3. Significant weight loss occurs
4. Have jaundice or other obvious discomfort
5. Recent history of medication change
Conclusion
Bitterness in the mouth, although common, should not be ignored. Through the analysis of this article, it can be seen that bitter mouth may be related to many factors. It is recommended that everyone take appropriate conditioning measures according to their own situation and seek medical treatment in time when necessary. Maintaining good living habits and mentality is the key to preventing mouth bitterness.
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