Question
What is the general situation at present? How long has this illness occurred this week?
Answer
The mouth often feels dry and bitter, especially before bedtime. For a week now, the mouth has been dry and bitter, hoping for improvement.
Question
What are the causes of a dry and bitter taste in the mouth?
Answer
A dry and bitter taste in the mouth may be due to issues with the digestive system. Some people experience a bitter taste in their mouth upon waking up at night or in the morning. If there is internal heat in the gallbladder meridian or heat transferred from the liver to the gallbladder, it can lead to upward movement of gall Qi. Bitterness in the mouth, often associated with damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder, may indicate inflammation in these areas. People with liver and gallbladder disorders, in addition to a bitter taste, may also experience symptoms such as headache, irritability, constipation, and a reddish tongue.