Question 1

does bad taste in mouth mean a sign of strep?

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NO: Strep. Throat usually starts with a sore throat and headache.  This is followed by fever, pus on the throat or tonsils and enlarged lymph nodes at the angles of the jaws.  A bad taste in the mouth can be caused by many things but not typically a strep. Throat.

Question 2

what's wrong you have bad taste in mouth, and everything taste bad, that you drink, mouth dry.?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration?Meds?: Drugs that dehydrate can cause this, not drinking enough h2o can, and medications which cause dry mouth (and their are many), all encourage the growth of bacteria in your mouth which can makes things "not right."  also, many patients on antibiotics have a metallic or earthy feel in the mouth, and things taste bad.  However, this should last until you finish the course. A zinc defiency does this.

Question 3

i am experiencing  toothache. the following also describes me: bad taste in mouth. what should i do?

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Toothache: See your Dentist.  most common cause of toothache, but not the only cause, is infection (abscess).  This isn't an OTC situation.  You must see your Dentist as soon as possible to address this.

Question 4

bad taste in mouth when turning head to the left?

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Infection: This may be a sign that you have an infection and when you turn your head to the left it forces some drainage from the area.  You should see your dentist or oral surgeon to have this evaluated.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: bad taste in mouth?

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Thats relative: That would be subjective if we are talking about food.  Medically,  it would be a taste that you personally  felt was  not normal, or one that was anoying, or of sudden onset and persistant despite the absense of food or drink.

Question 6

aching body and bad taste in mouth?

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Ache: Two things come to mind:  1) you might have an infection in your gums or teeth which is causing the bad taste and aches. You need to see your dentist   or  2) do you have a stomach acid issue or ulcer. I would see your physician for this.
Hope that helps.

Question 7

can a really bad taste in mouth be cancer?

Accepted Answer

Non-specific.: While any new symptoms, no matter what, deserves an investigation, a bad taste in the mouth would be a rather non-specific finding and would not be directly and specifically indicative of cancer by itself.

Question 8

could bad taste in mouth be sinus related?

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Absolutely: While this could be due to several things, sinus disease could be one cause.

Question 9

why do i have bad taste in mouth after surgery?

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Anesthesia....: ...Some of the chemicals used in anesthesia may cause this, or it could be from dry mouth.  If you had inhalation general anesthesia, the gasses may have been chemically bound to the water content in your mouth.  This will clear after a while.

Question 10

i have very bad taste in mouth and pain in chest?

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Reflux: When my patients report these symptoms to me, the most obvious thing is Reflux, which is stomach acid coming up into the esophagus.  It is provoked by spicy foods, tomato sauce, garlic, carbonated drinks, chocolate, coffee, eating too large a meal, going to bed shortly after having a meal, drinking liquid before bed. Hope this helps.

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