Question 1

lately everything i eat tastes like metal what could be the cause of that?

Accepted Answer

Numerous possibles: There are many causes for metallis taste.Some are related to drugs, vitamins, etc. Othee causes may be related to a metabolic condition. Best to check with your physician.

Question 2

i have the worst taste in my mouth. everything i drink taste like metal. why is this happening? i also and staying hot.worth sweats

Accepted Answer

Dysguesia: Metallic taste is most often related to medications (and even vitamins).  Otherwise, it is frequently seen in pregnancy, or even with  the common cold/flu.  Are you reaching menopause?  Any concerns, see your doctor.

Question 3

my girlfriend says my seaman tastes like metal. what could that mean?

Accepted Answer

Certain foods: Or drink can change the smell and taste of bodily fluids. Cigarettes onions garlic to name a few.  Not sure what exactly causes that taste.  Some strict diets can also affect.

Question 4

what might cause one to feel shaky and or sick like they haven't had a meal even if i have just eaten an hour ago sometimes also getting a metal taste?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia: You might be having hypoglycemic symptoms. After you eat, Insulin drives the sugar down and adrenaline pushes it up.As sugar drops below certain levels, hormones such as glucagon, growth hormone and cortisol work in unison and this will cause your symptoms. 
The metallic taste can be secondary to side effect to a medication, or a vitamin deficiency or even from taking a multivitamin.
Visit your dr.

Question 5

my blood has an extreme metal taste. i know the iron causes it but this is like an extreme metal taste. is something wrong?

Accepted Answer

Metal taste: Unlikely from iron.  CAN be from some type rental problem, dry mouth, medication.  Other metal exposure. ZINC DEF.

Question 6

what causes the mouth to taste like metal?

Accepted Answer

Dysgeusia: is a change in your sense of taste due to a variety of causes; from medication you may be taking to dental problems. In your case pregnancy-related (estrogen) changes in your sense of smell may also lead to dysgeusia. It is very common condition in pregnancy and will be solved soon. With Geographic tongue people may notice they have a“bitter” or “metallic” taste in their mouths. Good luck.

Question 7

weird taste in my mouth like metal?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Metallic taste can be the signs of reflux, vitamin deficiency or a yeast infection and should be evaluated by an ENT doctor.

Question 8

is it a sign of something if my daughter likes the taste of metal?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: Everybody puts out sweat and oils onto their skin. Sweat has salt & ammonia (like urine does), plus some other chemicals. Chemicals on the skin will react to metals & metallic compounds. Metals are everywhere: jewelry, doorknobs, spoons, bikes, nails, chains, playgrounds, etc... Metallic compounds may be in: cosmetics, soaps, lotions, antiperspirants, shampoo, etc... A doctor can evaluate further.

Question 9

when i cough i get a metal taste i'm a smoker what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Bronchitis: Inflammation and irritation of the Respiratory tract. 
 Please try to STOP smoking. Your body is telling you something listen to it.

Question 10

cooked food on v high heat for couple of minutes in saucepan n kind of tasted of metal. have the chemicals been leached? is this hazardous for health?

Accepted Answer

Buy a new pan!: You can get new cookware for not that much money and if you can detect an alteration in the taste of the food then check the recipe. You are probably using too little oil. And if you are using a non-stick pan the surface should not be heated to higher than 450 F.

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Lately everything i eat tastes like metal what could be the cause of that?

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I have the worst taste in my mouth. everything i drink taste like metal. why is this happening? i also and staying hot.worth sweats

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My girlfriend says my seaman tastes like metal. what could that mean?

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What might cause one to feel shaky and or sick like they haven't had a meal even if i have just eaten an hour ago sometimes also getting a metal taste?

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My blood has an extreme metal taste. i know the iron causes it but this is like an extreme metal taste. is something wrong?

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What causes the mouth to taste like metal?

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Weird taste in my mouth like metal?

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Is it a sign of something if my daughter likes the taste of metal?

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When i cough i get a metal taste i'm a smoker what does this mean?

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Cooked food on v high heat for couple of minutes in saucepan n kind of tasted of metal. have the chemicals been leached? is this hazardous for health?

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