The bitterness that appears in the mouth after each meal may be temporary, or it may be a symptom of a serious illness.
Why does food taste bitter in the mouth?
Let's first try to look for the cause in the food itself.
So, bitterness in the mouth sometimes occurs if what you eat is spicy, fatty and smoked. In addition, similar sensations can be felt if your breakfast or dinner consists of relatively “harmful” dishes.
Such products irritate the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat, resulting in bitterness.
What diseases does bitterness in the mouth indicate?
The occurrence of bitterness may be associated with gastroesophageal reflux, or GERD. GERD causes the contents of the stomach to flow back into the esophagus, causing bitterness, as well as heartburn, coughing, chest tightness, etc.
In addition, bitterness in the mouth can be a symptom of chronic gastritis. The assumption can be confirmed or refuted using FGDS.
Sometimes this feeling can arise as a result of a food allergy, when our immune system reacts to certain foods (most often these are nuts, seafood, etc.).
Finally, if you feel bitterness, try to look for the cause among liver and gallbladder pathologies.
Finally, let us remind you: you should not self-diagnose – the best solution would be to visit a doctor.
Earlier we told you what you should never do with onions and garlic : it will have the opposite effect.
