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Earthy taste in mouth
A 21-year-old female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
59 years experience
Don't know: However check with your dentist first. If nothing there and if troublesome see a gastroenterologist. His examination is possible some blood test may r... Read More
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. John Francisanswered
Periodontics 31 years experience
Gums: Make sure you have been to the dentist recently and you don't have any signs of gum disease. That's a good place to start.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Sandra Eleczkoanswered
Dentistry 37 years experience
Metal taste: There are a number of causes for metal taste. Some of them include vitamin or mineral deficiencies, periodontal disease, hormonal, pregnancy, habits... Read More
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. William Coutts iianswered
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Oral antibiotics: The oral antibiotic metronidazole ( also known as Flagyl in the USA), often causes a metallic tase in your mouth while you are taking it. The metalli... Read More
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joshua Battanswered
Emergency Medicine 10 years experience
Reflux: Sour tastes in the mouth may be "acid brash" or acid contents from the stomach as a result of reflux. Consider eating smaller meals, not laying down w... Read More
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. David Finkanswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Possibly reflux: A sour taste in the mouth can come from a number of things but it commonly is due to acid reflux into the back of the throat (gerd). Try antacids, me... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Reflux: Sour tastes in the mouth may be "acid brash" or acid contents from the stomach as a result of reflux. Consider eating smaller meals, not laying down w... Read More
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Satloffanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Meds or diet: The two most common causes for a minty taste is side e ffect of meds or possibly an aftertaste from something in your diet or toothpaste.
3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Pavel Conovalciucanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
It can: Infection underneath resulting in tissue inflammation, food build up, decay, etc, may lead to bad mouth associated with it.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Layth Maoloodanswered
Internal Medicine 28 years experience
Reflux?: Reflux is so common and cause a bad taste in the mouth and nausea. A trial of Omeprazole or zantac (ranitidine) otc for 2 weeks could help. Avoid food... Read More
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Susan Rhoadsanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Hard to say!: Any new supplements, pills or over the counter drugs? New food/drink or bodycare product. New cleaners, candles, aerosols, detergents? Any other sym... Read More
662 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Possible fungal : Chalky taste can come several maladies starting in the oral cavity and going down the digestive tract. See your dentist to start diagnosing the cause ... Read More
666 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robin Larabeeanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
See a dentist: Brush, floss, and use a listerine-type mouthwash. If the taste/odor doesn't go away, see your doctor to rule out a throat infection, then see a denti... Read More
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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