Why there is a salty taste in the mouth: 15 common reasons

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Adolescence is quite difficult, both emotionally and physically. The body changes, and a teenager does not always respond adequately to these changes. Many people want to lose weight, but know nothing about a balanced diet and moderate exercise. Today we will talk about eating disorder in young patients.

• The problem of eating disorder in a teenager
• Causes of eating disorders in children
• Symptoms of adolescent eating disorder
• Consequences for the body
• Types of eating disorders: signs
• Food aversion in a teenager
• The teenager is constantly hungry
• Binge eating
• Bulimia in a teenager
• Bulimia in women
• Bulimia in teenagers
• Eating neurosis in children
• Nutrition for eating disorders
• FAQ
• Treatment of eating disorder in a teenager in Moscow in
• Diagnosis of the disease
• Drug treatment
• Psychological help
• Psychotherapy for eating disorders

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The problem of eating disorder in a teenager

Eating disorders are a mental disorder that is accompanied by the complete exclusion of certain foods, or all food, or excessive consumption of food, followed by vomiting. A large appetite does not always mean eating disorder, because the child is growing and needs more nutrients. Therefore, it is important for parents to be as attentive as possible to their children.

Causes of eating disorders in children

There can be many reasons for the disorder:

• Criticism from others.
• Promotion of thinness and fashionable food trends (raw food diet, veganism, refusal of dairy products, gluten, etc.) in the media.
• Poor nutrition. Lack of the required amount of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in the diet leads to uncontrolled absorption of baked goods, snacks and other high-calorie foods.
• Lack of attention from loved ones, lack of love. Often parents are so busy with work that they cannot find even half an hour a day to have a heart-to-heart talk with their child. If a conversation does take place, it is limited to standard questions: “what grades did you get?”, “why didn’t you clean your room?”
• Force-feeding from infancy, incorrect attitudes - “until you finish eating, you won’t go to play”, “if you don’t eat every crumb, you’ll get sick”, etc.
• Raising food into a cult, rewarding or punishing with food.

Taste of salt in women's mouths

Saltiness in the mouth in women is associated with the menstrual cycle. Progesterone can have this effect and is usually noticeable during pregnancy.
But some ladies have a fairly high sensitivity to the sex hormone, so they feel a salty taste during the second phase of the cycle. This feature cannot be considered an accurate marker of ovulation, since it varies greatly from cycle to cycle in the same woman. Sometimes this effect is also achieved by taking oral contraceptives - it imitates the natural cycle.

In men

Men do not have specific diseases manifested by a salty taste . The stronger sex more often than women experiences this symptom due to dehydration and alcohol intoxication.

In some cases, this may be a sign of prostatitis, but the severity of the symptom is so weak that it makes no sense to consider it as important.

In children

In children, there are two most common causes - poor oral hygiene and incipient mumps , if the child is not vaccinated. If we are talking about incorrect hygiene habits, then parents should pay more attention to developing the necessary skills in their baby.

If a small patient becomes infected with mumps, you need to see a doctor. A well-known and common complication of inflammation of the salivary glands in boys is inflammation of the testicular membranes and infertility. To avoid this, you need to vaccinate your baby on time.

Symptoms of adolescent eating disorder

What signs indicate the manifestation of eating disorder?:

• The child may not eat all day. Lack of appetite can also be a symptom of some other diseases, such as hormonal disorders.
• After breakfast, lunch or dinner, the teenager disappears for a long time into the toilet or bathroom.
• Sudden weight loss. A very thin teenager is a reason to see a doctor. Perhaps he has such a physique and the “baby” fat has simply disappeared. Another option is anorexia nervosa, which also requires immediate medical attention.
• Overeats after stress or at night.
• In a teenager's room you can find various laxative teas, diuretics and cleansers.
• Constant weakness, dizziness and fainting.

If you see 2 or more signs in your child, do not try to solve the problem yourself. Contact the specialists!

Consequences for the body

For an organism that is growing, such swings with meals lead to sad consequences:

• The teenager does not receive the required amount of nutrients, which affects the health of the internal organs.
• The quality of skin, hair and nails deteriorates.
• The condition of the teeth becomes terrible.
• Long breaks in meals can lead to gastritis.
• In case of serious psychological disorders, a teenager may commit suicide, start self-mutilation, etc.

Diagnostics

If a salty taste in the mouth appears against the background of relative health, treatment should begin by contacting a dentist .
A preventive examination is free in most clinics, and it is this procedure that will help identify dental problems. The doctor will see tartar deposits, periodontal disease, and mucosal injuries. If they are the cause, then he will prescribe treatment; if not, then he will have to continue visiting doctors. If the problem definitely does not lie in the oral cavity, or there are symptoms pointing to other organs - for example, a nasal voice or lacrimation, then you need to continue the examination with a therapist. The doctor will begin the diagnostic process with a detailed interview and examination of the patient. A mandatory procedure is palpation of the salivary glands and nasal sinuses.

This allows you to identify or exclude mumps and sinusitis. You should prepare for the fact that the diagnosis will take more than one day - this symptom is too multifaceted for the pathology to be easily identified. The result of an examination by a therapist is a referral for tests and to a specialized specialist (or several doctors).

Tests needed to determine the causes of salty taste in the mouth:

• General and biochemical blood tests - detect dehydration, disruption of the supply of any substances, inflammatory processes, allow you to indirectly assess the functioning of the kidneys, liver, and digestive system;
• General urine analysis - helps to determine dehydration, impaired renal function, including diabetes;
• X-ray and ultrasound of the sinuses and salivary glands - allows you to exclude or confirm the inflammatory process;
• Blood test for hormones - identifies the cause if it lies in the area of ​​hormonal imbalances;
• If kidney pathology is suspected - kidney ultrasound, contrast radiography, scintigraphy;
• Blood test for glucose and ketone bodies if diabetes is suspected;
• CT scan of the head if sinusitis is suspected; the same analysis can reveal tumors of the nervous system;
• FGDS for suspected gastric pathology.

The doctor may supplement the examination if there is not enough information to make a diagnosis.

If the patient already has any chronic disease associated with hormonal levels, impaired immunity, the gastrointestinal tract, or the urinary system, then he should contact his doctor. The examination algorithm is similar in both cases.

If a salty taste appears while taking medications, then you need to contact the doctor who prescribed the medicine.

3 signs in your mouth that warrant a trip to the doctor:

Types of eating disorders: signs

There are several types of RPP. It is important to recognize them in time in order to take timely measures. For example, anorexia at the initial stage requires urgent consultation with a psychiatrist; it is impossible to cure it on your own.

Food aversion in a teenager

Fear of gaining weight and lack of adequate information about a balanced diet and exercise leads to aversion to food. This happens gradually: first, favorite delicacies are excluded, then flour, meat, etc. Ultimately, the diet is limited to kefir and lettuce. With this menu, the body turns on energy saving mode and stops losing weight. For a teenager, this is a signal to completely eliminate food from their life. The feeling of hunger gradually disappears.

The teenager is constantly hungry

As the body grows, it needs more nutrients. If your child starts eating a lot, analyze his diet: does he have enough protein (fish, meat, poultry, dairy products)? Are there enough complex carbohydrates? (porridge, bread in moderation) Is there an adequate amount of fat? (vegetable and butter oils, fatty fish, nuts).

Did the measures taken not help? There may be a hormonal imbalance. This needs to be clarified by your doctor.

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Binge eating

Overeating is another consequence of poor nutrition and severe restrictions. This situation is familiar to many adults - in the morning we promise ourselves to throw out all harmful foods, we eat salad and chicken breast with kefir. In the evening, the body cannot withstand such torture and requires hot, fatty food. Meals should occur every 3-4 hours, and they should be balanced. The consequences of diets and strict restrictions can be different - from hormonal imbalance to eating disorder.

Bulimia in a teenager

Bulimia is characterized by artificially inducing vomiting on oneself. At the same time, the person feels guilty for eating. Such a disorder can be a consequence of strict dietary restrictions, unhealthy mania for losing weight, as well as psychological complexes. The 2 main signs of bulimia are:

• The child disappears into the toilet or bathroom after every meal.
• He is rapidly losing weight, even despite eating well (all food comes out through vomiting).

Eating neurosis in children

Eating neurosis can manifest itself in different ways. Some people cannot give up fast food, others are disgusted to the point of nausea when looking at meat, dairy or other products. Very often this condition is a consequence of the behavior of the parents. An example is that a child does not like liver, but they still continue to cook it and give it to him, often by force. Remember - each product can be replaced, and your son or daughter has the right to their taste preferences.

Forecast

The salty taste in the mouth itself is not dangerous and should not be considered a serious symptom. If the cause is successfully identified and treated, then the discomfort goes away quite quickly. The symptom itself is also easily eliminated. If the underlying disease is left without treatment, then this does not threaten the patient with anything other than unpleasant sensations.

General information about the forecast:

• The prognosis for life is favorable, there is no danger;
• The prognosis for work ability is favorable with rare exceptions (food tasters);
• Change in quality of life – slight deterioration.

Important! This description refers to the actual salty taste in the mouth, but not to the reasons that caused it. Their degree of threat varies - from a slight deterioration in the quality of life to the risk of disability.

Nutrition for eating disorders

If we are talking about severe cases, for example, anorexia, then it is possible to prescribe IVs, then pureed food, a gradual transition to pieces and increasing portions. This treatment is provided by nutritionists and doctors, but we will give advice for mild forms of eating disorder in adolescents:

• Plate rule. Half are vegetables and fruits, fresh and cooked, a quarter are meat, fish, poultry, offal, another quarter are side dishes. Add healthy fats to every meal. An example of the plate method for breakfast is two scrambled eggs, a piece of bread and butter, tomatoes or cucumbers. With this diet, the body will receive all the necessary microelements.
• Don't demonize foods or prohibit your teenager from eating his favorite sweets or snacks. If he eats a nutritious and balanced diet, then the craving for such delicacies will be much less.
• Pay attention to the food culture. It is optimal if the whole family sits down at the table, putting away phones and other gadgets. This makes it easier to control the feeling of fullness, as well as communicate with loved ones.
• Don't force your child to eat every last crumb.
• Pay attention to the amount of clean food water in your diet - at least 1 liter per day. But sodas and juices should be minimized, as they can kill your appetite.
• Try to take into account your child's taste preferences. If he says meat makes him sick, offer poultry, fish or organ meats.
• Try to regularly give vitamin preparations to compensate for the lack of microelements (after consultation with your doctor).

FAQ

We have compiled a database of frequently asked questions and answers to them. Read, maybe you will find the answer to your question

• What happens if you go hungry as a teenager?
  Nutritional deficiency can lead to a variety of consequences: poor dental health, memory impairment, gastritis, ulcers and other gastrointestinal pathologies, hormonal imbalances, which can subsequently lead to infertility, obesity, diabetes, etc.

  Lack of weight very often leads to prolapsed kidneys, and lack of muscle mass leads to a weak spine and scoliosis. The child must be explained the importance of a balanced diet for health and beauty.

• Why does a child get fat?
  The reasons can be different - from hormonal imbalance to a banal excess of calories in the daily diet. If the examination shows that everything is normal, there is no need to cut down on the amount of food. It is best to pay attention to adequate amounts of nutrients, as well as increase the teenager's physical activity. For example, introduce the tradition of evening walks before going to bed, buy a joint gym membership (this will not only help you spend calories, but also get closer to your parents).
• What pills to use for bulimia in a teenager?
  All medications are prescribed only by a doctor, after examination and diagnosis. Self-medication is unacceptable. The specialist will also prescribe medications that will need to be taken at home. Do not buy medications based on advice from the Internet, a neighbor or friends!

Popular questions and answers

Otolaryngologist Vera Polkanova answered our questions about loss of taste

When analyzing medical records of patients with COVID-19, it was found that one of the symptoms of infection was loss of taste and smell, which was recorded in 59% of patients. However, the scientists said more research is needed to confirm that sensory disturbances are among the first symptoms of infection.

What is loss of taste and how does it happen?

There are two main causes of impaired taste perception: ● neurological, associated with disruption of the sensory nerves or brain; ● organic, associated with impaired stimulation of taste buds or olfactory chemoreceptors.

Which doctor should I see?

This pathology may be encountered by: ● dentists;
● neurologists; ● otolaryngologists. Elimination of disturbances in the perception of taste is carried out by a specialist whose narrowly focused pathology caused these changes.

The main causes of disturbance and loss of taste?

Causes of deterioration in taste sensitivity may include dryness of the oral mucosa, caused, for example, by frequent smoking or dysfunction of the salivary glands, Sjögren's syndrome, radiation therapy to the head and neck, or peeling of the tongue, as well as the use of various medications (for example, drugs with anticholinergic properties and vincristine). Because different tastes are related to aromas, smell and taste are physiologically interdependent. Nasal breathing disorders can affect the perception of taste (from a simple runny nose to chronic recurrent diseases or formations of the paranasal sinuses).