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I have a very foul taste in my throat when i eat, drink, and just in general . i don't know where it came from and i have no other symptoms..any idea?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

It may be: reflux esophagitis. You are tasting acid and stomach contents from the reflux,which is the foul taste..

Answered 6/18/2016

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