At that time, I just felt “sick in the stomach” and an overwhelming sense of doom, which my parents labeled as the stomach flu. But as my anxiety grew worse over time and peaked at age 23, it became clear my “stomach flu” episodes were anxiety....
A bitter taste in your mouth can be caused by a number of conditions ranging from poor dental hygiene to digestive problems and lifestyle choices. Sometimes the bad taste in your mouth can be a side effect of some medications. Also, smoking interferes with your taste buds and can leave you...
The spasm may occur if the muscle has been overstretched or if it has been held in the same position for a prolonged period of time. In effect, the muscle cell runs out of energy and fluid and becomes hyperexcitable, resulting in a forceful contraction. This spasm may involve part of a...
What is the treatment for a displaced tooth? Instead of being completely knocked out of the mouth, a tooth can be displaced into another position. In the mouth, a displaced tooth may be pulled out and appear elongated, or be pushed in and appear shorter. A displaced tooth can also be pu...
To treat the underlying problem, avoid rich foods, eat dinner earlier, and take antacids. If you keep getting indigestion, have a hard time swallowing, or are in serious pain, see your doctor. The taste in your mouth should go back to normal when your indigestion is under control. ...
Bad taste in the mouth An upset stomach andvomiting Backflow of food or liquid from the stomach into the mouth Shortness of breathis something you may experience with a hiatal hernia if your hernia is compressing your lungs. Get medical care right away if you have a hiatal hernia and: ...
Dry mouth means you don't have enough saliva, or spit, to keep your mouth moist. Everyone has a dry mouth once in a while, especially if you're nervous, upset or under stress. But if you have a dry mouth all or most of the time, it can be uncomfortable and can lead to more se...
Bad taste in the mouth(sour, metallic, acidic) Stomach ache Abdominal pain Stomach noises– particularly loud gurgling Abdominal distension Causes of a Sour Stomach What causes sour stomach? Asour stomachmay be related to a number of acute conditions of the upper gastrointestinal tract. By far, ...
The tongue is made up of a mobile group of muscles that are attached to the floor of the mouth. The surface of the tongue is covered with small bumps called papillae. The majority of our taste buds are in these papillae. The tongue is used for tasting, swallowing, and chewing food. Th...
Cracking and redness at the corners of your mouth (angular cheilitis) A cottony feeling in your mouth Loss of taste Sometimes thrush may also cause: Redness, irritation, and pain under your dentures (denture stomatitis) A large red, painless mark in the center of your tongue (median rhomboid...