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Why do i have a metal taste in my mouth?

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Dr. Nicholas Nomicos answered

Specializes in General Practice

Multiple causes: A metallic taste in your mouth can be indicative of blood, certain antibiotics, reflux, or a number of other things. Associated symptoms would make a big difference on the next steps in evaluation and treatment. The bottom line, go see your doctor for evaluation, especially if this is persisting.

Answered 12/7/2015

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Dr. Keith Hollander answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Multiple causes: Its difficult to give a great answer with limited data. many things can cause metallic tastes. Medications, foods, hormonal changes all can alter taste perception. High metal levels in foods and water can cause a metallic taste. It is possible that it could be from a metal of a crown or washout of a crowns cement. Start with a physician to start ruling out possible systemic causes

Answered 9/29/2014

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Different things: The taste might be a symptom of gum disease. Even if you don't have gum problems, poor oral hygiene can affect taste. Be sure to brush your teeth carefully at least twice a day and use a tongue scraper to remove the bacteria and debris that can collect on your tongue. Dental work done in the past can break down and alter taste. Blood can also have a metallic taste. Some medications taste metallic.

Answered 4/1/2019

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Metal taste: I would suggest looking at your medications and supplements to see if any of these could cause this and also visit a dentist if you have any fillings.

Answered 2/3/2021

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Covid-19 possible: Your signs and symptoms are suggestive of a viral infection, Covid-19 is quite possible. Please see a local physician for getting tested and practice quarantine measures until diagnosis is further known. Also stay hydrated, rest and take acetaminophen for pain and fever.

Answered 3/23/2022

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Metal taste in mouth: The most common cause of metallic taste that I see is primary Aldosteronism a common cause of high blood pressure. The taste comes from the high Potassium in saliva driven by.the excess aldosterone.

Answered 11/10/2020

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