A member asked:

Why do i have a sweet taste in my mouth? i havent eaten anything sweet for a week.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jerry Brown answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Sweet Taste: Good day; A sweet taste in your mouth may be a sign of the body's inability to regulate blood sugar or extreme thirst, frequent urination or exhaustion. Contact primary care physcian ASAP.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 2/10/2017

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

See Physician: May be nothing. But may also signal onset of a systemic problem. Please see your GP as s starting point for evaluation.

Dr Baskin agreed

Answered 5/10/2017

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A member asked:

Why do i have a sweet taste in my mouth? i havent eaten anything sweet for a week.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jerry Brown answered

Dr Malerman agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Baskin agreed

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