I've had a metallic taste in my mouth and now my left side of my throat hurts. help?

A metallic taste : Common conditions that can cause this situation include but not limited to ..Dehydration, dry mouth, smoking. Or infections .. Like common cold, flu, upper respiratory tract infection . Pharyngitis ., strip throat or viral infection. Also neurological disorders that alter the the sense of taste like bell's palsy .This metallic taste situation can be side effects to antibiotics and other medication.