Question 1

what causes the mouth to taste like metal?

Accepted Answer

Dysgeusia: is a change in your sense of taste due to a variety of causes; from medication you may be taking to dental problems. In your case pregnancy-related (estrogen) changes in your sense of smell may also lead to dysgeusia. It is very common condition in pregnancy and will be solved soon. With Geographic tongue people may notice they have a“bitter” or “metallic” taste in their mouths. Good luck.

Question 2

what could be the cause of acidic mouth taste?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: People wake up with bitter or sour taste in the mouth if they have gerd. Sometimes the reflux can happen even at upright position and the acid becomes gas and can be tasted and inhaled..

Question 3

what is the cause of a metalic taste in the mouth.

Accepted Answer

Reflux: Most commonly this is caused by acid reflux.  You can try an over the counter antacid to see if your symptoms improve.  Medications can also cause a metallic taste in your mouth, so if you have started any new medications lately I would discuss them with the prescribing physician.

Question 4

hello, please what can be be cause of a persistent  metallic or ironic taste in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

Need to see doctor: A persistent metallic taste can be due to a toxin (such as lead or copper) that can be checked with a blood test.  In addition, some infections an cause taste abnormalities.  In any case, you need to see your physician and find out the correct answer.

Question 5

what can cause a sweet taste in your mouth?

Accepted Answer

There are many: Possibilities.  Metabolic disorders such a diabetes is one, as are various neurological conditions.  Please visit your doc and you will get the answer, help, and peace of mind.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

what causes a constant minty taste in mouth?

Accepted Answer

Meds or diet: The two most common causes for a minty taste is side e  ffect of meds or possibly an aftertaste from something in your diet or toothpaste.

Question 7

could salty food cause a dry taste in my mouth?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

what can cause mouth bad taste? and all food to taste bad?

Accepted Answer

?infections: Sometimes viral or bacterial infections, such as sinus disease may cause taste issues to occur. Other vague conditions such as simple allergies can sometimes affect your taste. If the problem persists, see a dr. For an eval.  Best wishes.

Question 9

bo smells like onion? mouth taste of onion, what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Body smell: Body smell is unique to an individual.
Varies in health ans in disease. Such as in Keto-Acidosis, after heavy smoking, alcohol intake, etc.
Body odor does not come from sweat itself because sweat is odorless. Your body produces two types of sweat: the eccrine sweat and apocrine sweat . The eccrine sweat represents a clear sweat, consisting mostly of water that does not smell and plays an important role in regulating our body temperature. The apocrine sweat that is produced by the glands is thicker and is located mainly near hair follicles, on the groin area, in the armpits and on the scalp. When bacteria contacts with apocrine sweat on the surface of the skin, the release of chemicals produces your body odor.
Women 
A curious study conducted by researchers at Firmenich, a company in Geneva revealed that women's body odor contained high levels of sulphur compound, which together with bacteria, feeding on sweat, produces chemical compound thiol that has a smell of onion. According to their findings, men's sweat was found to contain high levels of fatty acid, which when mixed with bacteria from the underarm, produces the smell, resembling cheese.

Question 10

food tastes bad when i chew on the right side of my mouth. what can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Taste bud on tongue: Taste bud on tongue alterations.
Se ENT specialist for evaluation of taste distrubances.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

What causes a waxy tasting mouth

A member asked:

What causes the mouth to taste like metal?

A member asked:

What could be the cause of acidic mouth taste?

A member asked:

What is the cause of a metalic taste in the mouth.

A member asked:

Hello, please what can be be cause of a persistent metallic or ironic taste in the mouth?

A member asked:

What can cause a sweet taste in your mouth?

A member asked:

What causes a constant minty taste in mouth?

A member asked:

Could salty food cause a dry taste in my mouth?

A member asked:

What can cause mouth bad taste? and all food to taste bad?

A member asked:

Bo smells like onion? mouth taste of onion, what causes this?

A member asked:

Food tastes bad when i chew on the right side of my mouth. what can cause this?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?