What are the causes of dry mouth, bad breath and bitter taste?

Bad breath is very embarrassing. People with bad breath dare not talk directly to colleagues, classmates and family members. Their lovers will even dislike them when they kiss. They feel very uncomfortable and have no confidence. Dry and bitter mouth are things that others cannot experience, so people with dry mouth and bad breath are very distressed. Everyone must find out the cause, treat it early and restore their self-confidence. So, what are the causes of dry mouth, bitter mouth and bad breath?

1. The first reason for dry mouth, bitter taste and bad breath is that food residues ferment in the mouth to form corrupt substances. For example, there are cavities in the teeth or not brushing the teeth before going to bed; the second is inflammation in the mouth, such as periodontitis, gingivitis, etc. The bad breath caused by these two reasons is temporary, the cause is clear and easy to solve;

2. The main causes of bad breath are stomach heat syndrome and stomach yin deficiency syndrome, among which stomach heat syndrome is the most common, often complicated by severe bad breath, constipation, stomach pain, indigestion, irritability and other symptoms, acute and chronic gastritis, duodenal ulcer, hepatitis, tuberculosis, diabetes (severe diabetic patients may smell ketones (rotten apples) in the mouth due to fat metabolism disorders and increased ketone bodies, and may also have oral symptoms such as dry mouth, thirst, dark red tongue, and thick tongue. Some patients with bad breath may consider taking a blood sugar test), cancer patients, and those undergoing chemotherapy will also have strong bad breath.

3. Causes of dry mouth, bitter taste and bad breath: Bad living and eating habits: Smoking, drinking, drinking coffee, and frequently eating spicy foods such as onions, garlic, leeks, or people who are addicted to stinky foods such as stinky tofu and stinky eggs are also prone to bad breath.

4. Dry mouth, bitter taste and bad breath caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. Most patients with gastrointestinal diseases have bad breath. Studies have found that this is related to Helicobacter pylori infection. Stomach infection with Helicobacter pylori can produce hydrogen sulfide gas with the smell of rotten eggs, causing bad breath. Generally speaking, if Helicobacter pylori is found, timely treatment should be given. Delaying the treatment may cause more serious stomach diseases such as atrophic gastritis and gastric ulcer. Moreover, infection with Helicobacter pylori may increase the risk of gastric cancer by 2.7 to 12 times. Because if there is no Helicobacter pylori infection, at least a considerable number of patients will not develop gastric cancer.

Dry mouth and bad breath are also related to everyone's living habits. It is best for everyone to have a bowel movement once a day, because if harmful substances in the body cannot be discharged as soon as possible, the mouth will become sick. Drink more water and eat more vegetables. If there is no big problem, the oral cavity will quickly recover to a healthy state. I hope everyone can recover soon and have a healthy, refreshed and comfortable mouth.