Question 1

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 2

lisinopril cause a metal taste in mouth?

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No: It's not a reported side effect.

Question 3

could eating chia seeds cause metallic taste in mouth?

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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.

Question 4

why flagyl causes metallic taste in mouth?

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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 5

what can cause metallic taste in mouth for days?

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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 6

what can cause a sudden metallic taste in mouth?

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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 7

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

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

Question 8

does appendicitis cause metallic taste in mouth amongst other symptoms?

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Least common : It can but not a common symptom.

Question 9

can costochondritis also cause metallic taste in mouth and pink foamy saliva?

Accepted Answer

NO sounds like: Something else altogether or unrelated.  However pink foamy saliva and a metallic taste means that you are bleeding from somewhere in your mouth, throat or otherwise.  If it persists i would seek medical care sooner rather than later.

Question 10

what causes the bad/metallic taste in mouth after brushing with 'sensitive-type' toothpaste?

Accepted Answer

Metal fillings : Metal fililngs or metals in crowns can cause this.  Ask your dentist if replacing the small silver fillings in your mouth with white ones is advisable.  Larger filings may need to be replaced with crowns    there are crowns that do not have metal in them.

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