Question 1

what causes 4 pea sized bumps on back of tounge also dry mouth and lips. also have swollen lymph nodes very thirsty. mouth tastes horrible used listerine no help..thank you?

Accepted Answer

: You are dehydrated and the lesions on the back of your tongue are causing the swollen neck lymph nodes. You should hydrate well and see your doctor as soon as possible because to get appt with an ENT doctor right away may be difficult although preferred. I wonder if you have any underlying medical problem(s).

Question 2

i just had tonsillectomy and adnoids out, i am on day 6 and i have a horrible taste in my mouth causing me to not swallow, drink, or eat!

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If your symptoms have been worsening like this, you need to see your doctor for an evaluation to see what's going on.

Question 3

could salty food cause a dry taste in my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Dry taste: Yes, this is one frequent reason for "dry" taste.

Question 4

what could cause me to have a soapy/metallic/coppery like taste in my mouth? it's been approx 8-10 days now and 24 hrs a day. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Metallic taste: The sudden appearance of a metallic taste is often a mystery. Possible causes include decayed, fractured or infected teeth, infected gums, allergies, mouth or throat infections, stomach problems, acid reflux, diet, smoking, systemic disease. 
There may be no definitive reason, and there may be no cure.
If the taste persists, see your dentist and/or an ENT specialist.

Question 5

what could be the cause of an unpleasant, bitter taste in my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Dysgeusia: Dysgeusia is the medical term for an impaired sense of taste. It can result in unpleasant taste sensations ranging from metallic to salty or bitter. The bad taste may also be described as foul or rancid. The severity of the bad taste varies among affected individuals. Dysgeusia can be caused by infections, inflammation, injury, or environmental factors.

Question 6

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 7

keep getting weird taste in my mouth. kind of like what a pill aftertaste. no new meds. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Side effect !: Could be side effect after the use of contrast for the ct procedure.
If it persists , see a physician for a consultation ..

Question 8

i have a salty taste in my mouth all the time and my food taste salty.  my mouth waters excessively. what could the cause be? no other symptoms

Accepted Answer

Taken : Taken from the mayo clinic web site:
taste changes are rarely a sign of a serious underlying problem. However, they are annoying and can impair your enjoyment of food. A persistent salty taste in the mouth can have many possible causes, including:

dehydration. This may be due to inadequate fluid intake or excessive fluid loss. Review your diet. Excessive intake of alcohol or caffeine can cause fluid loss, resulting in dehydration, which can make saliva saltier.
    Side effect of certain medications, such as anti-thyroid medications and chemotherapy drugs.
    Salivary gland diseases, such as sjogren's syndrome or bacterial infection of the salivary glands (sialadenitis).
    Post-nasal drainage, such as with a sinus infection (sinusitis) or allergies.

Rarely, a salty taste in the mouth is due to a nutritional deficiency, endocrine disorder or neurological disorder, such as epilepsy or migraine.

Treatment is directed at the underlying cause, if possible. For example, if a salty taste in the mouth is due to a certain medication, stopping or changing the medication may eliminate the problem. But do this only with your doctor's approval. If the cause of a salty taste is a bacterial infection, the salty taste may go away with treatment of the infection. Occasionally, taste changes resolve spontaneously.

A persistent salty taste in the mouth should be evaluated by a doctor or dentist.

Question 9

i have gallstones could this cause a metallic, dry taste in my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Unless  you are having problems such as recurrent vomiting or if you are taking medications such as antibiotics.

Question 10

i have a metalic taste in my mouth when i cough. what might be the cause.?

Accepted Answer

URI, cold, bronchial: Change in quantity and type of mucus in response to a bronchial infection can taste different in your mouth when coughed up.  Resolution of the cold, bronchitis etc., should return things back to normal, no apparent taste.  Regular mucus probably has some minimal taste but you just get used to it and don't notice it.  You're noticing the change.

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What causes 4 pea sized bumps on back of tounge also dry mouth and lips. also have swollen lymph nodes very thirsty. mouth tastes horrible used listerine no help..thank you?

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I just had tonsillectomy and adnoids out, i am on day 6 and i have a horrible taste in my mouth causing me to not swallow, drink, or eat!

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Could salty food cause a dry taste in my mouth?

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What could cause me to have a soapy/metallic/coppery like taste in my mouth? it's been approx 8-10 days now and 24 hrs a day. should i be concerned?

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What could be the cause of an unpleasant, bitter taste in my mouth?

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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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Keep getting weird taste in my mouth. kind of like what a pill aftertaste. no new meds. what could cause this?

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I have a salty taste in my mouth all the time and my food taste salty. my mouth waters excessively. what could the cause be? no other symptoms

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I have gallstones could this cause a metallic, dry taste in my mouth?

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I have a metalic taste in my mouth when i cough. what might be the cause.?

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