Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I've had a horribly sour taste in the back of my mouth/tongue for two days now. goes away when i eat or brush my teeth but returns within five minutes?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Possible sinus: You could have a sinus drip which can cause that sour taste in the back of your throat. When you brush your teeth or eat you are flushing the mucous out of that space behind your tongue. I don't know if you have any other symptoms, but you may want to have your physician check for possible sinus congestion or infection.
Answered 8/5/2015
2.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What does it mean if I have a slight metallic/sour/acidic taste in mouth? I doubt its an dental issue because I brush my teeth well (braces)..
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I have a pain in my mouth, lower jaw, right at the back of the jaw. It is very painful to eat, spits and brush my teeth. There's a very painful small ball at that spot, it is very painful.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it possible to have horrible taste in mouth, but not bad breath? I constantly have bad taste , brush teeth ,tounge,floss constantly.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I got smelly breath. Even when I brush my teeth and dont eat, or eating anything. Its like the back of my mouth taste bad and it smells bad when I smell my breath under my mask. Ive been going to the dentist and I need a crown and some fillings?
Horrible taste in mouth for years and seems to be from back of tongue. Tongue in morning is grey/ white and when i brush the back still white. Sicknes?
My tooth smells really bad. My upper back left tooth smells really bad and leaves horrible taste in my mouth. It makes my breath smell bad too. When i floss i can smell it right away. After i brush it covers up the smell but it comes right back.
Im 52 yr. old man. Why is my mouth, lips, tongue and teeth dry as a rock? It is affecting me very bad. My mouth also tastes sweet and SALTY especially in the morning. Water tastes horrible when its in my mouth and brushing my teeth makes me gag?
I started with a cold sore and now have many more all over my mouth. I also have red bumps on the back of my tongue and throat. My gums are inflamed and bleed when I brush my teeth, and seem to be cut up. Is that a side effect of herpes too?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
