Question 1

vagina started having metallic taste/smell..what could it be?

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Not sure: Vaginal tissues, like skin pores can extrude odors, such as garlic. It could be something you have eaten or product you are using.

Question 2

i have had for over a month a metal or metallic taste and smell , i cannot smell anything else or taste anything else?

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Metallic taste: Taste and smell senses are closely related.  Some causes of metallic taste are sinus infections, medications,food allergies, dental pathology and pregnancy. Some people get help from consulting an Otolaryngologist or being investigated at an oral pathology clinic at a dental school.

Question 3

what causes some people 2get a strange metallic taste mouth, & tempor. smell changes following iv  saline push&iv benedryl?is this a common phenomenon?

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Unknown.: I don't think anyone knows the answer to this.  It is not commonly reported with benadryl, (diphenhydramine) but there are many medications that can cause this sensation.

Question 4

i am experiencing  metallic taste in mouth and strange smell or taste.

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Not certain: Could be infection, or even a neurological issue. It would be best to discuss this with your physician

Question 5

what could be causing an occassional metallic taste in my mouth? it does not happen every time i eat but with some certain foods or even smells

Accepted Answer

Metallic taste: MAY be from too much zinc in your body/supplements. Here's a link w/other possibilities.
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2015/04/8-possible-causes-for-that-metallic-taste-in-your-mouth/
Peace and good health.

Question 6

what would cause an occasional metallic taste in my mouth? the taste seems to intensify if i smell certain foods or hold certain foods that are salty.

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GERD: The two most common causes of this are: 

gerd - gastroesophogealrefluxdisease where acid comes back up from your stomach and

another possibility is that you have a necrotic or dead tooth that needs a root canal.  A dentist can check for this.

Question 7

my mouth has a greasy metallic taste and my body odour is also the same.. smells like inside of a mechanics workshop. no recent changes to meds. wonder what's going on. ?

Accepted Answer

Bad taste and smell: Several factors can lead to each topic, my first recommendation would be to consult with your Dr, medications, sinus infection, poor oral hygiene are some contributors to the taste part, but there are other systemic issues that could also be causing the body odor part.

Question 8

i feel dizzy, metallic smell, no taste and other cold symptoms. sinus infection?

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Maybe: These symptoms could be from a number of causes. Covid 19 is on the differential diagnosis list. COVID 19 Sx's may include fever, cough, feeling tired, shortness of breath, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, chills, chest pain, nasal congestion, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

Question 9

on and off for two weeks i have had a metallic smell and taste in my mouth and nose. i was taking a multivitamin and mineral and also magnesium. ?

Accepted Answer

Metallic taste.: Could possibly be an issue of reflux, acid coming up from the stomach creating this taste. Do you have any new medications? Had recent dental work done?

Question 10

blood spots in mucus when blowing nose. metallic smell and taste in mouth with small headache, could this be sinus related?

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: If these symptoms followed a head cold from a week or so ago, they could be from a sinus infection at this time. Keep the sinuses draining with gentle nasal irritations using very clean warm salt water or ocean nasal spray. Steam inhalation can also be used. Tylenol for headache relief. If symptoms persist or worsen, appropriate oral antibiotics are prescribed.

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Vagina started having metallic taste/smell..what could it be?

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I have had for over a month a metal or metallic taste and smell , i cannot smell anything else or taste anything else?

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What causes some people 2get a strange metallic taste mouth, & tempor. smell changes following iv saline push&iv benedryl?is this a common phenomenon?

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I am experiencing metallic taste in mouth and strange smell or taste.

A member asked:

What could be causing an occassional metallic taste in my mouth? it does not happen every time i eat but with some certain foods or even smells

A member asked:

What would cause an occasional metallic taste in my mouth? the taste seems to intensify if i smell certain foods or hold certain foods that are salty.

A member asked:

My mouth has a greasy metallic taste and my body odour is also the same.. smells like inside of a mechanics workshop. no recent changes to meds. wonder what's going on. ?

A member asked:

I feel dizzy, metallic smell, no taste and other cold symptoms. sinus infection?

A member asked:

On and off for two weeks i have had a metallic smell and taste in my mouth and nose. i was taking a multivitamin and mineral and also magnesium. ?

A member asked:

Blood spots in mucus when blowing nose. metallic smell and taste in mouth with small headache, could this be sinus related?

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