03:43 PM
Thursday 11 August 2022
I wrote – Nada Sami:
Some people feel a bitterness in the mouth following eating, which causes them to worry, fearing that it might be a warning sign of a range of illnesses.
In the following report, the “Consulto” reviews the causes of bitterness in the mouth following eating, according to the “Medical News Today” website.
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Causes of bitterness in the mouth following eating
1- dry mouth
The bitterness that some feel following eating may be caused by dry mouth, which occurs due to the salivary glands secreting little saliva, as a result of smoking, difficulty breathing through the nose, or taking certain medications.
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2- Neglecting dental hygiene
Not paying attention to dental hygiene by brushing, paste, and flossing causes a range of damages, not only to cavities and gingivitis, but also to suffering from bitterness in the mouth.
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3- pregnancy
Oral bitterness following eating is one of the common pregnancy symptoms among women in the first three months, and the reason is due to the hormonal disturbances that the body is witnessing at this time and their impact on the sense of taste.
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4- Burning mouth syndrome
It is a condition that causes a feeling of bitterness and burning in the mouth, its symptoms occur at any time, but it increases significantly following you finish eating.
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5- Menopause
Women suffer from bitterness in the mouth following menopause, because the cessation of menstruation leads to a decrease in the levels of the female hormone “estrogen” in the body, which negatively affects the sense of taste.
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6- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Oral bitterness following eating raises the risk of GERD, especially if it is accompanied by heartburn, heartburn, chest pain, and a burning throat.
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7- Oral thrush
Yeast infections or oral thrush usually cause white patches on the tongue, mouth or throat, which in turn lead to a bitter taste, especially following eating.
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8- Stress and anxiety
The sense of taste is greatly affected by the psychological state, as feelings of tension and anxiety lead to suffering from bitterness in the mouth, as a result of low saliva and dehydration.
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9- Damage to the nerves of the brain
Oral bitterness refers to damage to the nerves of the brain, which results from head injuries and other conditions, such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, brain cancer and mental disorders.
10- Take some medicine
Oral bitterness is a possible side effect of some medications, most notably:
Some antibiotics.
Some heart medications
Vitamins that contain minerals, such as copper, iron or zinc.
Lithium drugs.
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