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I have this sour taste in my mouth almoust as if i have just eaten a lemon. nothing i eat or drink takes it away. what can cause it?

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Mouth stomachdisease: sometimes a gum or tooth infection can cause this as well as upper GI problems. see your doc and dentist to evaluate.

Answered 11/20/2018

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