Patient's question:
Currently, the general situation is: Often feel a bitter mouth and always say the mouth is dry, especially at night before going to bed. For this week's onset and duration of illness: Don't know how to improve for a week.Doctor's answer:
Hello, dry mouth with a bitter taste may be due to temporary issues with the digestive system. Some people experience a bitter taste in their mouth upon waking up at night or shortly after getting up in the morning. This can be caused by stagnated heat in the Gallbladder Meridian or liver heat shifting to the Gallbladder, leading to the upward reversal of Gallbladder Qi.Bitterness in the mouth caused by liver and Gallbladder damp-heat is likely due to inflammation in the liver or Gallbladder area, especially in cases of cholecystitis. This occurs because poor Gallbladder function disrupts the normal secretion of bile, resulting in a bitter taste.
Individuals with liver and Gallbladder conditions, in addition to experiencing bitterness in the mouth, may also have symptoms such as headaches, irritability, constipation, and a reddish tongue.