Question 1

been having difficulty swallowing & metallic/copper taste in mouth. does this sound like gerd? some days it's worser than others.

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Globus sensation and anxiety tend to appear together. See an ENT doctor for laryngeal exam to r/o gerd.

Question 2

i'm 27 f. i have chest pain, copper taste in mouth and jaw hurts and left arm hurts. what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Less likely cardiac: Need to assess risk factors for heart disease. Young age make cardiac less likely. Consider gastrointestinal issues or reflux

Question 3

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 4

i have a butter taste in mouth. what is the possible cause if i haven't had any butter?

Accepted Answer

See details: That's a new one on me. Start with a dental exam to rule decay or infection as a cause.

Question 5

could sarcoidosis cause constant sweet taste in mouth?

Accepted Answer

Sweet taste: Constant sweet taste in your mouth, is possible if you have taste impairment. It means there’s a problem with your ability to taste.  Nasal infection, cold, or flu. Vitamin B12 or zinc deficiency, swollen gums, certain medications you are taking, a side effect of smoking pipes, exposure to some chemicals etc. Sarcoidosis usually causes metallic taste.

Question 6

what causes a funny taste in mouth all the time and wheezy at night ..

Accepted Answer

Reflux: Many things can cause this, but the symptoms you describe, could easily be explained by gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).  The acid in your stomach may be allowed to climb your esophagus (feeding tube), when you lie flat.  It could irritate your wind pipe.  See your physician for an examination and possible treatment options.  Call 911 if develop shortness of breath.

Question 7

can liver cause salty taste in mouth?

Accepted Answer

Eating?: Unclear what you are asking.  If you have hepatitis or some other form of liver disease the subjective sensation of saltiness is so vague that would not attribute it to that.  See a doctor.

Question 8

what causes a constant metallic taste in mouth?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what can cause metallic taste in mouth for days?

Accepted Answer

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 10

what can cause a sudden metallic taste in mouth?

Accepted Answer

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.

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Been having difficulty swallowing & metallic/copper taste in mouth. does this sound like gerd? some days it's worser than others.

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I'm 27 f. i have chest pain, copper taste in mouth and jaw hurts and left arm hurts. what's wrong?

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What causes a constant minty taste in mouth?

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I have a butter taste in mouth. what is the possible cause if i haven't had any butter?

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Could sarcoidosis cause constant sweet taste in mouth?

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What causes a funny taste in mouth all the time and wheezy at night ..

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Can liver cause salty taste in mouth?

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