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Suggest Remedy For Bitter Taste In The Mouth
Question: Hello. My wife has a constant bitter taste in her mouth for a number of days now. We have two children. 3yr and 7month. She's still breastfeeding baby. Both were c-section delivery. My wife is 32yrs old. Please advise as it is worrying her now for some days. Thank you. L.R.
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for her complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. Since when is she having this problem?
2. is there any associated history of burning sensation behind chest bone or in stomach area as well?
3. Does bitter taste occurs after meal?
4. what is her current(appx.) weight, height & age?
5. any one else in the family also having similar complaint?
6. is she on any medication? if yes please enumerate
7. any history of cough, fever, constipation or diarrhea?
8. any history of swollen gums?
9. any other symptom that she want to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for her complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. Since when is she having this problem?
2. is there any associated history of burning sensation behind chest bone or in stomach area as well?
3. Does bitter taste occurs after meal?
4. what is her current(appx.) weight, height & age?
5. any one else in the family also having similar complaint?
6. is she on any medication? if yes please enumerate
7. any history of cough, fever, constipation or diarrhea?
8. any history of swollen gums?
9. any other symptom that she want to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello.
1. She has had this problem for about 2 weeks
2. She never had burning chest
3. Anything she puts in her mouth makes bitter taste. Even beushing teeth or drinking water
4. She is 32, 1.68m, 58kg
5. No similar complaint
6. No current medication
7. Only constipation sometimes
8. Not pregnant - test negative
9. Family history of diabetes and heart attack in grandparents
10. Breastfeeding baby regularily - takes vitamin c and calcium sometime. Was taking folic acid and b12 during first 6 months post birth. Calcium only sometimes now.
11. Good diet, eat lots of veg and lean meat, chicken and fish and some red meat.
12. Sleep is somehow distorted due to baby feeding at night.
13. Her period has not come back since birth.
These are all the things we can think
Of now. If you require any other information pleaae advise.
Thank you.
L.R .
1. She has had this problem for about 2 weeks
2. She never had burning chest
3. Anything she puts in her mouth makes bitter taste. Even beushing teeth or drinking water
4. She is 32, 1.68m, 58kg
5. No similar complaint
6. No current medication
7. Only constipation sometimes
8. Not pregnant - test negative
9. Family history of diabetes and heart attack in grandparents
10. Breastfeeding baby regularily - takes vitamin c and calcium sometime. Was taking folic acid and b12 during first 6 months post birth. Calcium only sometimes now.
11. Good diet, eat lots of veg and lean meat, chicken and fish and some red meat.
12. Sleep is somehow distorted due to baby feeding at night.
13. Her period has not come back since birth.
These are all the things we can think
Of now. If you require any other information pleaae advise.
Thank you.
L.R .
Brief Answer:
Could be psychological
Detailed Answer:
Hello
thank you for the answers. I have gone through them. Most common cause for such complaint is if residual particles of food remain in oral cavity. Second, psychological. There are some general measures that will help her overcome this complaint. They are:
- Brush teeth, tongue and gums at least twice a day. Use dental floss after brushing.
- Foods like citrus fruits can help with the production of saliva. Grapefruits, lemons and oranges help get rid of the bitter taste that is left in the mouth.
- Measure equal amounts of salt and baking soda on the toothbrush and use it to brush the teeth. This can help get rid of any plaque and dental infections on the gums and teeth.
- Take lighter meal at night.
- Make use of regular peppermints or breath mints.
Hopefully these measures will help to reduce the problem. If problem persists after these measures then i would suggest you to visit hospital and get an appointment for a dentist once.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Could be psychological
Detailed Answer:
Hello
thank you for the answers. I have gone through them. Most common cause for such complaint is if residual particles of food remain in oral cavity. Second, psychological. There are some general measures that will help her overcome this complaint. They are:
- Brush teeth, tongue and gums at least twice a day. Use dental floss after brushing.
- Foods like citrus fruits can help with the production of saliva. Grapefruits, lemons and oranges help get rid of the bitter taste that is left in the mouth.
- Measure equal amounts of salt and baking soda on the toothbrush and use it to brush the teeth. This can help get rid of any plaque and dental infections on the gums and teeth.
- Take lighter meal at night.
- Make use of regular peppermints or breath mints.
Hopefully these measures will help to reduce the problem. If problem persists after these measures then i would suggest you to visit hospital and get an appointment for a dentist once.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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