What Causes Bad Taste In Mouth?

Posted on Mon, 28 Sep 2015

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Question : i am having a bad taste(Bitter nad sour) and foul smell in my mouth early morning after i get up from sleep. After washing and rinsing it goes off. What could be my problem? I was diagnosed with fatty liver(Non-alcoholic)

Answered by Dr. Poorna Chandra K.S (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answered

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for contacting healthcaremagic
Bad taste in the morning is may be due to -
1) Mouth breathing in the night
2) GERD or reflux disease
3) Poor oral hygiene
Of these, Bad taste clears off after rinsing in the first two but remains to variable extent in the last one. Fatty liver perse is not associated with this and udiliv may be of no use.
Hence see a local physician and get yourself evaluated
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Poorna Chandra K.S (11 hours later)

Sir, I maintain a good oral hygiene. So the third option can be ruled out. Can you kindly elaborate what exactly is 'Mouth Breathing' and what could i do to as to not to be effected by this as a cause of my problem of bad smell and bitterness?

Answered by Dr. Poorna Chandra K.S (3 days later)

Brief Answer:
Directed

Detailed Answer:
Hi and sorry for the delay
Mouth breathing as a term is self explanatory and occurs usually in people with snoring or nasal issues. These have to be examined by an ENT or a pulmonary physician to help you further. Meanwhile try lying down on a bed with GERD wedge and see if it makes a difference.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Poorna Chandra K.S (25 hours later)

Thanks Doctor, I have already ordered a GERD wedge as suggested by you.

I would also like to mention that last few months while swallowing i feel something is stuck in my throat(may be food pipe), particularly when i feel a little heavy on the stomach. It feels like a grain of rice stuck in the throat and i feel bit relieved when i take PEPFIZ etc.
Has it got to do anything with the issue that's being discussed here? GERD/Acid Reflux?

Answered by Dr. Poorna Chandra K.S (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answered and directed further course

Detailed Answer:
Hi again
GERD is a possibility, but bad breath that resolves with mouthwash / rinse is rare. Hence see a physician to rule out any other diagnosis.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar