Question 1

what does having a chalky taste in mouth a symptom of?

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Possible fungal : Chalky taste can come several maladies starting in the oral cavity and going down the digestive tract. See your dentist to start diagnosing the cause and getting it treated.

Question 2

lighteaded, nauseated, metallic/bloody taste in mouth. what are these symptoms of?

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Could be 2 things: A bloody mouth means an infection. Usually it is the gums. This would be gingivitis. If gingivitis is not treated it turns into periodontal disease. The metallic taste could be from metal fillings. Find a dentist that will listen to you. In exchange you can listen to him/her and hopefully come up  with something conclusive for you. A medical doctor should be consulted as well.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of dizziness, metallic taste in mouth?

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Multifactorial: Could be a medication causing the metallic taste in your mouth. If you have just changed or started a new medication i would suggest looking to see if that is a symptom. I would also get checked by your general practitioner to have your blood glucose levels monitored.

Question 4

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 5

been on nasonex for one week (prescribed 60 days), and am now experiencing a horrible taste in mouth. why does this happen if i am spraying correctly? since my symptoms are now manageable, could i reduce the daily dose to maybe 3 times a week?

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: Some patients definitely experience this bad taste, &amp; if symptoms are controlled you definitely can cut down the dose frequency to every other day or 3X/week.

Question 6

does appendicitis cause metallic taste in mouth amongst other symptoms?

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Least common : It can but not a common symptom.

Question 7

what could persistent metallic taste in mouth and dark colored urine be symptoms of?

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Kidney/liver/blood: Could be symptoms of many things. Blood disorders, liver problems, or kidney problems are the first things that come to mind. You may want to see a doctor asap because this sounds pretty serious.

Question 8

random bad taste in mouth. got worried it was a symptom of something bad (health anxiety). after, i developed really bad dry mouth and began shuddering like i was freezing for about 10 minutes - was able to stop it briefly by tensing up. anxiety?

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity at tolerated.

Question 9

bloody taste in mouth, coughing and backache. is this pregnancy symptom?

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Unclear: The symptoms which you describe are quite consistent with many diagnoses.  Pregnancy is one of many possible things that could be going on.  If you think you are pregnant, then you should start by determining when was your last period.  If it is late, then that could be the first indication you might be pregnant.  The best way to tell if you are pregnant is to undergo a pregnancy test.

Question 10

what can symptoms of dry cough, chest tightness, weird taste in mouth indicate?

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URI: These symptoms suggest an infection of the upper respiratry tract-probably viral. If there are fevers, sweats, worsening cough, more chest discomfort on inspiration, wheezing, get checked for more serious bacterial infection including pneumonia. Otherwise take a nonprescription cough syrup for soothing relief.

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Been on nasonex for one week (prescribed 60 days), and am now experiencing a horrible taste in mouth. why does this happen if i am spraying correctly? since my symptoms are now manageable, could i reduce the daily dose to maybe 3 times a week?

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