Question 1

everything i eat has a metallic taste. could i have a cut?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding gums: Bleeding froma cut or from periodontal disease can cause a metallic taste.  So can mineral  and vitamin deficiencies, hormonal  and diabetes can also be a cause.  If you have. It seen a dentist recently you should start with a dental exam and teeth cleaning. If your mouth is healthy then your primary care can help you fins the answer.

Question 2

i have a metallic taste and feel like i have travel sickness all day :-( been like this for about 5 days?

Accepted Answer

See your physician: I recommend that you see your own physician who can go over your medical history including any medications that you are taking, and personally examine you.  No physician can give you a medical diagnosis over the internet, especially based merely on the few symptoms that you mentioned in your question.

Question 3

for the past 24hrs have had a metallic taste. i had a b12 injection yesterday but have never had this reaction before. what could be causing it?

Accepted Answer

Dose too high?: Reported complication of B12 injection. May indicate too high a dose. Ask MD who did the injection.

Question 4

i have the worst metallic taste in my mouth. what is it?

Accepted Answer

almost anything: Medication-water you drink -metal dentures you wear certain foods[sword fish have lots of mercury in it].

Question 5

i have a metallic taste in my mouth. should this be a concern?

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Too little info: Without more information your question is impossible to answer. A metallic taste in your mouth has many potential causes, from normal to serious. If the problem persists, go see your physician and discuss it with her/him.

Question 6

what to do if i have this weird metallic taste in my mouth. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: Usually a metallic taste is pus. You may have an infection. Have your dentist check you for a tooth or gum infection.

Question 7

i have a metallic taste in my mouth and slurred speach. my toungue feels strange. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

911?: I suggest that you seek immediate medical care, call 911. Sudden unexplained slurred speech could be a sign of a stroke.

Question 8

why am i having this metallic taste on roof of mouth?

Accepted Answer

Common occurance: Metallic taste in your mouth is quite common and usually is nothing to be concerned with. It can be caused by medications such as some antibiotics, high blood pressure medications, antidepressants and some vitamins.  Other causes are infections, such as an abcessed tooth, gum disease and poor oral hygiene.
Many time the cause can't be found.  This usually will go away but this can take some time.

Question 9

my coughs are dry with a metallic taste?

Accepted Answer

Might be GERD: Be sure to have your doctor check you out for gastric reflux - your dry cough may be the result of irritated tissue in your throat. Stomach acid can create small patches of throat lining that are inflamed and cause a chronic cough. Metallic taste can also be from stomach acids on your taste buds.

One common reason for gerd is sleep apnea, so if you snore, ask questions about that also.

Question 10

why would someone develop a metallic taste?

Accepted Answer

See your physician : There are many possible causes for your symptom. See your primary care physician for an examination.

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Everything i eat has a metallic taste. could i have a cut?

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I have a metallic taste and feel like i have travel sickness all day :-( been like this for about 5 days?

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For the past 24hrs have had a metallic taste. i had a b12 injection yesterday but have never had this reaction before. what could be causing it?

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I have the worst metallic taste in my mouth. what is it?

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I have a metallic taste in my mouth. should this be a concern?

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What to do if i have this weird metallic taste in my mouth. what should i do?

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I have a metallic taste in my mouth and slurred speach. my toungue feels strange. what could be the cause?

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Why am i having this metallic taste on roof of mouth?

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My coughs are dry with a metallic taste?

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Why would someone develop a metallic taste?

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