Question 1

my mouth is sore since yesterday, worse today. especially the tip of my tongue, my gums are very sensitive too, and i tasted saltiness. not burned.

Accepted Answer

Mouth sore: It's not uncommon for your mouth and/or tip of tongue to be sensitive after a bout of hot, salty, or spicy foods. This is related to surface damage and should resolve within a few days. If not please see your primary care physician.

Question 2

i've got salty taste in my mouth for a while. can anyone tell me what's wrong with my health?

Accepted Answer

Salty taste: Some people with hyperaldosteronism get this due to high  K in saliva. I specialize in this. Lets do 2nd opinion and figure out what is going on.

Question 3

what can i eat if i have a salty taste in my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Number of causes: Salty taste in the mouth could be due to a number of issues:Dehydration, side effect of some medications, salivary gland diseases like Sjorgen, Salivary gland infection, post nasal drainage, sinus infection or allergies.
Consult your MD.

Question 4

i have a salty taste in my mouth what could it be? don't have any

Accepted Answer

Information : Information taken from mayo clinic website.

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 5

i have a salty taste in my mouth for two days that that won't go away not diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Not diabetes: Possibly medication or other causes including oral problems. Diabetes symptoms commonly include frequent urination, thirst, fatigue, visual blurring etc.

Question 6

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 7

i am taking 100 mg of vistaril (hydroxyzine) for sleep. i have a constant salty taste in my mouth. could this be caused by the vistaril (hydroxyzine)? thank you.

Accepted Answer

May be: Hydroxyzine (vistaril) can cause dry mouth and may be bitter taste, whether it would cause a salty taste or not depends on other factors, as other meds you are on, dentures, etc.. You can  hold for few days if you can, and see for yourself, best wishes

Question 8

been spitting and coughing up clear mucus for 2 weeks now sometimes leave a salty  taste in my mouth what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Bronchitis: The salty taste to sputum strongly suggest bronchitis as well as other sx. Probably viral. Viral bronchitis destroys lining to bronchus which has to regrow. Not uncommon to have micro leakage of serum which is salty.

Question 9

why do i constantly have a salty taste in my mouth?  i regularly brush, floss, use mouthwash, and drink lots of water.

Accepted Answer

Cavity or puss: Have you seen a dentist recently? If not time for check up because usually puss has salty tast. Do you have post nasal drip? Could be another reason.

Question 10

i wear invisalign , when i wake up i have a salty taste , in my mouth , until i brush my teeth .
is that normal .
thanks ?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: The salty taste can be coming from several areas but the most likely cause is that the appliance is not cleaned thoroughly before you insert it at night.  Be sure to wash the appliance inside and out with a warm soapy water solution and thoroughly rinse it off.  Also make sure you floss and properly brush your teeth before inserting the appliance for the night.

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Why have I got a salty taste in my mouth

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My mouth is sore since yesterday, worse today. especially the tip of my tongue, my gums are very sensitive too, and i tasted saltiness. not burned.

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I've got salty taste in my mouth for a while. can anyone tell me what's wrong with my health?

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What can i eat if i have a salty taste in my mouth?

A member asked:

I have a salty taste in my mouth what could it be? don't have any

A member asked:

I have a salty taste in my mouth for two days that that won't go away not diabetic?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

I am taking 100 mg of vistaril (hydroxyzine) for sleep. i have a constant salty taste in my mouth. could this be caused by the vistaril (hydroxyzine)? thank you.

A member asked:

Been spitting and coughing up clear mucus for 2 weeks now sometimes leave a salty taste in my mouth what's wrong?

A member asked:

Why do i constantly have a salty taste in my mouth? i regularly brush, floss, use mouthwash, and drink lots of water.

A member asked:

I wear invisalign , when i wake up i have a salty taste , in my mouth , until i brush my teeth . is that normal . thanks ?

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