With the onset of pregnancy, the female body undergoes serious changes of both a hormonal nature and directly changes in the work of all vital organs. The digestive system, the urogenital, cardiovascular, and even the musculoskeletal system begin to work with a double load, not to mention the fact that there is less and less space left for the abdominal organs with a daily increase in the uterus.
Bitterness as late-stage toxicosis
A wonderful period of carrying a baby can be spoiled by such phenomena as toxicosis, lower back pain and lower abdomen, heartburn, nausea, constant bitterness in the mouth. Only rare lucky ones manage to avoid these unpleasant symptoms. Along with nausea and vomiting, such a manifestation of toxicosis as bitterness significantly worsens the well-being and mood of the expectant mother and is one of the most common conditions.
Bitterness in the mouth during pregnancy is not a normal condition, it greatly annoys women whose body is already working in an enhanced mode. As a rule, this phenomenon is observed in the later stages. Why there is constant bitterness in the mouth, and how to get rid of it - these are questions that a huge number of future mothers are looking for the answer to.
Hormonal changes as a cause of bitterness
The cause of this condition is most often dyskinesia of the bile ducts, which simply can not cope with their work due to a hormonal surge and increased fetal pressure on the internal organs. As a rule, all symptoms disappear almost immediately after childbirth.
However, not always the appearance of bitterness can be associated exclusively with an interesting situation. And if a woman experienced such sensations before pregnancy, then with inaction this condition can be aggravated to a large extent.
Bitterness in the mouth as a result of problems with the gastrointestinal tract
Such symptoms worry a huge number of people with chronic diseases of the stomach. Constant bitterness in the mouth can be accompanied by pain in the hypochondrium on the left, heaviness, upset stools and intolerance to the so-called heavy foods. These include fatty, fried, smoked, salted and pickled dishes. Understanding what is the reason and why bitterness in the mouth, you need to observe whether its appearance is related to food intake. Such a relationship may indicate problems with the digestive tract. In no case should this situation be left to chance. And at the first unpleasant sensations, you should immediately consult a doctor.
If bitterness in the mouth during pregnancy appears due to the fact that the bile ducts cannot work properly due to fetal pressure, then in the normal state of the body, involuntary emissions of bile into the stomach can be observed . And this problem will not pass on its own, it can only be solved with the help of specialists. Rising along the esophagus to the root of the tongue, bile causes bitterness in the mouth. Symptoms of such an ejection may be accompanied by fever and severe pain. This phenomenon can be observed against the background of various pathologies of the gallbladder, with cholecystitis and gallstone disease.
Gastritis as a cause of bad taste in the mouth.
There are other stomach problems that can cause bitterness in the mouth. Symptoms that are aggravated by heartburn, vomiting, belching, and severe pain. This is gastritis, gastroduodenitis and gastroesophagic reflux disease. With these diseases, bitterness in the mouth during pregnancy can become very dangerous, and they pay special attention to it when treating exacerbated ailments. In the normal state of the body, such sensations appear after eating and are temporary in nature, and sometimes you can get rid of them by observing simple rules: do not go to bed, do not lift weights, do not bend over, and do not play sports for half an hour after eating. In the event that improvement does not occur, drug treatment is inevitable.
Bitter aftertaste - oral problem
Quite often, bitterness in the mouth during pregnancy and not only can be the result of various inflammations in the oral cavity. This problem can cause gingivitis, glossitis, stomatitis, trauma to the tongue, surgery of the maxillofacial zone, all kinds of tumors in the mouth and gum disease.
Therefore, if during the examination of the stomach no pathologies were revealed, the reason for the appearance of bitterness in the mouth should be sought in the oral cavity. Sometimes, to solve this problem, it is enough to systematically carry out full-fledged hygienic procedures that have a beneficial effect on changing the composition of saliva, which helps to normalize the taste in the mouth. Recent dental procedures can cause bitterness in your mouth. Symptoms after the procedure can be observed for several days. Metal and cermet structures in the oral cavity can also cause an unpleasant aftertaste.
Dysbacteriosis as a cause of bitterness
The concept of "dysbiosis" appeared relatively recently, but such an unpleasant condition has long been observed in both children and adults. This ailment can be sluggish, however, a sharp aggravation of the patient's condition can occur at any moment. Symptoms of dysbiosis are expressed in disorders of the intestines, where pathological changes in microflora occur. As a result, a violation of the stool, a sharp increase in body temperature, nausea, vomiting, an unpleasant odor and a bitter aftertaste in the oral cavity. Such conditions most often appear against the background of taking antibiotics, which, quite simply, etch not only pathogens, but also the intestinal microflora. Quite often, such conditions are observed during pregnancy due to hormonal changes. Due to fetal pressure, changes in the intestines may occur, resulting in bitterness in the mouth.
How to get rid of a problem?
At the first sign of bitterness in the mouth, you should immediately consult a specialist, it is the doctor who, after a full examination, can establish the diagnosis. To stop such unpleasant sensations is quite simple, the main thing is to correctly establish why the bitterness in the mouth arose. A separate item in the list of causes can be identified bad habits, such as non-compliance with the daily routine, stress, smoking and the systematic use of alcohol. Therefore, to solve the problem, first of all, you need to pay attention to the presence of these factors. In other cases, compliance with medical recommendations will positively affect health. Most often, the prescriptions are in a strict diet, categorically prohibiting the use of rich flour and confectionery products, spicy and smoked dishes, fatty meat, fried dough, spices and other products that irritate the gastric mucosa. The restrictions apply to various carbonated drinks, as well as coffee and tea; it is recommended to replace them with herbal or fruit teas.
Infusions of herbs to combat bitterness
Popular in the treatment of a bitter aftertaste in the mouth is traditional medicine. As a rule, these are herbal decoctions and water infusions. One of the most effective methods used to remove bitterness in the mouth, the symptoms of which can cause a lot of inconvenience, is a decoction of lemon balm, oregano and ruta, thyme and hyssop. Plants are mixed in equal proportions, after which several tablespoons are poured with boiling water and left to infuse. This means rinse the oral cavity at the first sign of bitterness.
Also popular is the infusion of chamomile, rosemary, dill, thyme and fennel, which also rinse your mouth. Moreover, for the composition it is not necessary to use the entire list of herbs, it is not scary if any component is missing, a positive result will still be.
Another sure remedy is corn stigmas. The main thing here is compliance with the cooking rules and proportions. Take 250 ml of boiling water and fill them with a tablespoon of dry stigmas, then the product is left for two hours for insisting. This broth is used orally at 200 grams per day in four divided doses. Such treatment is long-term, but quite effective.
Seeds and root crops as a method of struggle
Successfully practiced the use of water infusion of flax seeds. It is prepared as follows: 1 tablespoon of the seeds ground in a mortar is poured into a glass of boiling water and left to brew. The readiness of this tool is checked by its consistency, which should be like jelly. A glass of this infusion should be drunk per day in several approaches. Repeat the procedure from 3 to 5 days, during this period an unpleasant odor, nausea, bitterness in the mouth should disappear.
An effective treatment for bitterness in the mouth is grated horseradish infused with milk. The ingredients are mixed in a ratio of 1 to 10 and heated over low heat. The medicine is infused for no more than 15 minutes.