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I'm having occasional swelling and severe metallic taste in mouth. is it cancer?
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Not likely: There are many reasons for metallic taste, including side effect of some medications, poor oral hygiene, heavy metal poisoning, iodine intake and more. It would be prudent to discuss the matter with your doctor for a history, physical examination and may be some lab tests, however, cancer is unlikely.
Answered 12/2/2013
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