Question 1

what are the causes of metallic taste sensation in mouth?

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Many causes: There are many causes of metallic tastes in your mouth.  Some cause are medications, oral infections, dry mouth, sinus infections, vitamin deficiencies and many many more.  This can't be diagnoses here.  It is best to see a dentist about this.

Question 2

what is the most common cause of a metallic taste in my mouth?

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Very common: A metallic tast in your mouth is quite common and is usually not serious.
It can be caused by some medications  such as antibiotics, antidepressants, high blood pressure medications.
It can also be caused by poor dental hygiene, or oral infections such as an abcessed tooth or gum disease.
Sometimes the cause can not be found. The metallic taste usually will go away but this can take some time.

Question 3

what is the cause of a metallic taste in my mouth when i run?

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Gum disease: One scenario in which a person may notice a metallic taste in the mouth while exercising involves unhealthy oral hygiene. Gingivitis and tooth or gum infections include tasting metal as a symptom. Though the bad taste may be present at other times, it is likely that the symptom is magnified when the body is under the added physical stresses of exercise.

Question 4

what is the cause of this metallic taste in my mouth? i have had it for 6 weeks. i also have lower back pain and neck pain.

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Metallic Taste: Metallic taste can be from restorations, old fillings, diet, and a myriad of other possibilities.  Go to  your doctor to determine the diagnosis.

Question 5

what are isual causes for metallic taste in mouth aside from symptom of medication?

Accepted Answer

Pus: Pus has a metallic taste to a lot of people.

Question 6

why flagyl causes metallic taste in mouth?

Accepted Answer

Common side effect: Although the reason why is not known, a metallic taste in the mouth is a common, non-serious, side effect of tis drug.

Question 7

what causes a constant metallic taste in mouth?

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Medications or resto: Both can cause a metallic taste in the mouth.  Silver fillings tend to leach out a metallic taste when they encounter acid       (juice, bacteria).

Question 8

what can cause metallic taste in mouth for days?

Accepted Answer

Most often: A side effect of many medications.  It is not a serious condition and is quite common.  If it persists beyond a few weeks, consult with your physician or dentist.  Make sure you are maintaining good oral hygiene.

Question 9

what can cause a sudden metallic taste in mouth?

Accepted Answer

Metallic taste: Many times this taste is a result of gingival bleeding. If your gums are red, swollen and /or bleeding, this would explain the taste. As was mentioned, medications can aslo alter taste. In other cases, problems with the middle ear can cause a tast alteration often presenting as a metallic taste.

Question 10

could eating chia seeds cause metallic taste in mouth?

Accepted Answer

chia seeds: There is no definitive cause of metallic taste in the mouth, but there are numerous possibilities.
If you had no metallic taste before eating the seeds, and if the metallic taste disappears if you stop eating the seeds, then it may be the seeds.
If the metallic taste lingers, see your dentist or ENT specialist for an examination.

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