Why food tastes bitter in your mouth: this may indicate serious illness
Sometimes a person's true taste of food is distorted.
In the article we will tell you what unreasonable bitterness during meals may indicate.
Why does food taste bitter in my mouth
As a rule, bitterness in the mouth occurs due to diseases of the liver or gastrointestinal tract.
For example, cirrhosis, hepatitis, gastritis, duodenal ulcer, dyspepsia, dysbacteriosis, giardiasis, GERD, duodenitis.
However, there may be other reasons for bitterness.
For example, due to poor oral hygiene, infection, taking certain medications, vitamin deficiencies in the body, aging or pregnancy.
In addition, bitterness in the mouth may occur due to consumption of spicy, fatty, fried foods or coffee and alcoholic beverages.
Also, a bitter taste in the mouth is sometimes observed after eating sunflower seeds or nuts, especially pine nuts.
The fact is that they contain fatty acids, which break down under the influence of saliva and form chemical compounds that can cause bitterness in the mouth.
If the symptom persists for more than a week, this is a reason to consult a doctor.
The specialist will identify the exact cause, collect anamnesis and, if necessary, prescribe treatment for you.
Previously, we told you why you should give up low-fat dairy products.
