Patient's question:
Every night, I feel dry mouth, bitter taste, and bad breath. I have visited major hospitals and taken a lot of medicine, but it hasn't improved at all. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
But based on the symptoms you described, it cannot be diagnosed as stomach heat, also known as stomach fire. Stomach heat can be caused by pathogenic heat invading the stomach; habitual excessive alcohol consumption, indulgence in spicy foods, overeating rich and greasy foods, which exacerbate fire and generate heat; or due to stagnation of qi, blood stasis, phlegm, dampness, and food accumulation that transform into heat and fire, all of which can lead to stomach heat. Fire from the liver and gallbladder can also cause stomach fire by attacking the stomach.But based on the symptoms you described, it cannot be diagnosed as stomach heat, also known as stomach fire. Stomach heat can be caused by pathogenic heat invading the stomach; habitual excessive alcohol consumption, indulgence in spicy foods, overeating rich and greasy foods, which exacerbate fire and generate heat; or due to stagnation of qi, blood stasis, phlegm, dampness, and food accumulation that transform into heat and fire, all of which can lead to stomach heat. Fire from the liver and gallbladder can also cause stomach fire by attacking the stomach.
It is recommended to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for a follow-up diagnosis to determine the specific condition. If constipation and abdominal pain are also present, you may consider taking Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang.