For a medical symptom description of 'Bitter taste in mouth', the following symptom information may be relevant to the symptoms: Bitter tastes (symptom). However, note that other causes of the symptom 'Bitter taste in mouth' may be possible.
The mortality rate among patients with burns at our two hospitals (4 percent) is consistent with those recently reported from other centers.9,10 Three risk factors for death after burns were identified: an age of more than 60 years, burn size of more than 40 percent of body-surface area, and inhalation injury.
When in doubt, see a doctor. Severe burns can cause permanent deformity, and even the most minor burns can cause scarring. Burns can be caused by heat, electricity, chemicals, radiation, and friction. Heat burns occur from the boiling water and hot surfaces. Electrical burns result from shocks and contact with exposed electrical currents. Radiation burns occur from the sun, radiation therapy, and extensive exposure to X-rays.