If bitterness in the mouth is constantly felt, this may indicate the development of dangerous pathologies, said gastroenterologist Valeria Antyufeeva.
Doctor Antyufeeva explained the dangers of bitterness in the mouth, which begins to haunt a person for a long time. In particular, it may indicate problems with the gastrointestinal tract: for example, indicate GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) or esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus), an esophageal ulcer or Barrett's esophagus, which is a precancerous condition that increases the risk of developing esophageal cancer.
The doctor drew attention to the fact that a common cause of an unpleasant taste in the mouth are problems with oral health, such as caries, infections or gum disease.
In addition, dry mouth can be caused by xerostomia, a condition that can occur due to a person's diabetes. Another provocateur is Sjogren's disease.
Continuing the theme of a persistent feeling of dry mouth, Antyufeeva added that its appearance can be influenced by oral candidiasis (thrush). Also, with this fungal infection, plaques appear in the oral cavity, and a white coating on the tongue.
In addition, such dryness can signal neurological damage, and in women it can occur with the onset of menopause, the doctor said in a conversation with Gazeta.Ru.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about what health problems can be hidden behind constantly dry lips.
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Valeria Antyufeeva Health gastroenterologist