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A member asked:

I have a soapy taste in mouth .. when salivating tastes of soap .. when i try to eat food tastes of rubber .. now tongue swelled?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: How long has the tongue been swollen since it may be the cause of your distorted taste?. I would suggest that you get your doctor to have a look at your oral cavity and perhaps a dental consult as well.

Answered 1/13/2015

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