What is the reason for bitter lips

Sometimes when we wake up in the morning, our lips feel bitter. I believe everyone has the same problem. This situation can be very distressing. Not only does the mouth feel bitter, but it also has a bad smell. It has a great impact on our lives, making it very uncomfortable to eat and talk with others. Therefore, people want to eliminate it as soon as possible, and this requires understanding the reasons. Let's take a look at the reasons why your lips feel bitter.

In the case of crying lips, Chinese medicine believes that this is mainly caused by damp heat, which includes damp heat in the liver and gallbladder and stomach heat. Damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder and bitter taste in the mouth may be caused by inflammation in the liver and gallbladder. Bitter taste in the mouth is caused by stomach heat. Some people do not have inflammation in the liver and gallbladder, but due to unreasonable diet and eating too much spicy food, they may also suffer from bitter taste in the mouth. At the same time, some people with chronic diseases (such as diabetes) may also experience bitter taste in the mouth.

On the other hand, many mental workers have sluggish gastrointestinal function due to the great mental pressure at work, coupled with improper and irregular diet and lack of activity. The food they eat stays in the gastrointestinal tract too long, which can easily produce damp heat and cause bitter taste in the mouth.

TCM advice:

1. People with chronic diseases should seek treatment for the bitter taste in the mouth according to the cause under the guidance of a doctor.

2. For people who are under great stress, they should try to have a regular diet and a reasonable food structure, eat less spicy food, and eat more fruits and vegetables.

3. Do appropriate exercise to promote the normal functioning of digestive function. Especially for those who do mental work, exercise should be strengthened and regular. When eating, try to think as little as possible about work.

A bitter taste in the mouth may also be due to poor gallbladder function, especially a reaction in patients with gallbladder disease (cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, etc.). There are also some problems due to poor gastric motility, food 1. Swollen lips. If it is due to allergies, it can be treated with some anti-allergic methods. If a child's lips become swollen, you should promptly identify the allergens and then treat them with anti-allergic drugs. However, be sure to consult a doctor before using the drug, as only doctors are professionals.

2. Different treatment methods should be used for different inducing factors. If the swollen lips are caused by inflammation or external damage, you can use hot compresses or anti-inflammatory drugs. In addition, in your daily diet, you should avoid spicy foods. It is best to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and mainly light foods. Ensure the needs of the human body, while also alleviating the negative effects of various lip swellings.

3. Chronic cheilitis may require a relatively long time to treat, so everyone needs to be mentally prepared. You must pay attention to keeping your lips moist at ordinary times, especially in autumn. If your lips are in a dry state for a long time, it is easy to cause recurring symptoms of swollen lips. In severe cases, erosion may occur, destroying the function of the lips.

4. Replenish water in time

We should drink more water and replenish water in time to improve the problem of swollen lips. The reason why many of us have swollen lips is that our bodies are too dry, which causes internal inflammation, so our lips become swollen. We must develop the good habit of drinking more water and try our best to keep our bodies well hydrated, so that we can quickly relieve the trouble of swollen lips.

5. Use cactus to reduce swelling

Cactus is a very good treasure. It has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, killing bacteria and reducing swelling. If your lips are swollen, you can use fresh cactus. After removing the thorns, mash it into a paste and then apply it evenly on your lips. After 20 minutes, rinse it off with warm water. Apply it once or twice a day. After using it continuously for a week, the problem of swollen lips can be fundamentally eliminated.