What medicine should I take for a bitter mouth? Analysis and solutions of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, "bitter mouth and astringent taste" has become a hot topic in the health field. Many netizens report that this symptom is related to staying up late, improper diet or disease. This article combines hotspot data from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to sort out cause analysis, recommended drugs and life suggestions for you.
1. Top 5 hot health topics on the Internet (last 10 days)

| Ranking | Topic keywords | associated symptoms | Search volume trends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bitter mouth and astringent taste | Liver and gallbladder damp-heat, stomach fire | ↑68% |
| 2 | Side effects of staying up late | Fatigue, dry mouth | ↑53% |
| 3 | Helicobacter pylori | Bad breath, bloating | ↑42% |
| 4 | Vitamin B deficiency | Oral ulcers | ↑35% |
| 5 | Chinese medicine conditioning | Damp and hot constitution | ↑28% |
2. Analysis of Common Causes of Bitter Mouth
According to recent interviews with medical experts, bitterness and astringency in the mouth are mainly related to the following factors:
| type | specific reasons | Typical performance |
|---|---|---|
| Physiological | Staying up late, smoking, drinking | Aggravated in the morning and appears for a short period of time |
| pathological | Hepatobiliary diseases, gastroesophageal reflux | Persistent, accompanied by abdominal pain |
| Medicinal properties | Side effects of antibiotics and antihypertensive drugs | Appears after taking medication |
3. Recommended medication regimen
Based on the latest guidelines from the Pharmacy Department of tertiary hospitals, the corresponding drugs for different situations are as follows:
| Symptom type | Recommended medicine | Course of treatment | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liver and gallbladder damp-heat | Longdan Xiegan Pills | 7-10 days | Avoid spicy food |
| Strong stomach fire | Coptis supernatant tablets | 5-7 days | Discontinue diarrhea |
| Oral flora dysbiosis | probiotic lozenges | 14 days | Refrigerated storage |
4. Life conditioning suggestions
1.Diet modification:Increase heat-clearing ingredients such as celery and bitter melon, and drink no less than 1.5L of water every day
2.Work and rest routine:Make sure to go to bed before 23:00 and avoid eating at night
3.Oral care:Use zinc toothpaste to clean your tongue every day
5. When do you need medical treatment?
It is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly if the following situations occur:
• Bitter mouth lasts for more than 2 weeks
• Associated with yellowing of skin/whites of eyes
• Unexplained weight loss
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from X month X to X month X, 2023. The content is for reference only. Please follow your doctor's advice for specific medication.
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