Suggest Treatment For Persistent Metallic Taste In Mouth

Posted on Wed, 4 Jan 2017

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Wed, 4 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Question : i have "lumps" on the back of my tongue-almost horseshoe shaped-can get quite sore and food esp citrus has a metallic taste...present less than 1 week. Thought I maybe burned my tongue with something last week.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Aphthous ulcers

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HCM and thanks for putting up the query.

It would be best if you can send me the pictures of the lesions.. I can suggest you in a better way..
According to your history, it seems to be aphthous lesions..it can be due to burn or just a vitamin deficiency..my advice in such a case would be to avoid alcohol and spicy foods for few days..

Use hexidine gargles and apply glycerine on the lesions..take a multivitamin tablet and also vitamin C once everyday..

Do follow up with the pictures, you can simply upload/attach them at the reports section..

Wishing you a speedy recovery..
Thanks aand regards

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