Morning Bitter Taste: These 4 Conditions Could Be the Cause!

Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

In liver and gallbladder diseases, bile acids usually circulate between the intestines and liver. However, when liver or gallbladder disease occurs, bile acids may leak significantly, increasing the bile acid content in saliva, leading to a bitter taste in the mouth. This condition may be related to liver damage caused by underlying liver diseases (such as hepatitis B, cirrhosis) or bile reflux due to chronic inflammation of the gallbladder.

Digestive System Diseases

Digestive system diseases are also a common cause of a bitter taste in the mouth. For example, reflux esophagitis, chronic gastritis, and bile reflux caused by Helicobacter pylori infection can all lead to a bitter taste.

Additionally, gastrointestinal dysfunction, where food stays in the stomach and intestines for too long, can also cause a bitter taste.

Oral Diseases

Local oral diseases, such as gingivitis and bleeding gums, are also common causes of a bitter taste in the mouth.

Neurasthenia and Unknown Causes

Neurasthenia or other unknown reasons may also lead to a bitter taste in the mouth. This group of people may face high work-life stress, excessive smoking and drinking, irregular lifestyles, insufficient sleep, lack of exercise, snoring, or sleeping with their mouths open, all of which can increase the risk of a bitter taste.

If you often feel a bitter taste in your mouth when you wake up in the morning, it is recommended to take the following measures:

• Maintain good oral hygiene habits, brush your teeth every morning and evening, and use dental floss to clean between your teeth.
• Regularly undergo oral check-ups to detect and treat oral diseases in a timely manner.
• Maintain healthy eating habits, and avoid overly greasy, spicy, or irritating foods.
• Ensure adequate water intake to prevent dry mouth.