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Question: hi thank you for your time
im recovering from a case of the flu sweats,chills vomiting and diarrhea this lasted for 5 day
with no sleep and no food i could not keep anything in me could not even use NyQuil i would just
toss it up 5 minutes later so today first day out and about still groggy i know that am really dehydrated
and im working on that with gator and pedialyte and lots of water
my question is : What can i do to remove this constant salt taste in my mouth ?
brushing my teeth doesn't even effect it
oh yea notice my skin on my arms have a light dusting of salt on them as well
im recovering from a case of the flu sweats,chills vomiting and diarrhea this lasted for 5 day
with no sleep and no food i could not keep anything in me could not even use NyQuil i would just
toss it up 5 minutes later so today first day out and about still groggy i know that am really dehydrated
and im working on that with gator and pedialyte and lots of water
my question is : What can i do to remove this constant salt taste in my mouth ?
brushing my teeth doesn't even effect it
oh yea notice my skin on my arms have a light dusting of salt on them as well
Brief Answer:
Go for a blood test for serum electrolyes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,thank you for posting your query on health care magic.
Salty taste in the mouth occurs in a case of dehydration due to electrolye imbalance,most commonly sodium.
I would advise to to have a blood test for serum electrolyes,commonly-Sodium,potassium and Chloride.
Fluid replacement would be appropriate , guided by a physician according to the electrolye imbalance detected.
Hope this answers your query.I would be happy to answer if you have any follow-up questions.
Go for a blood test for serum electrolyes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,thank you for posting your query on health care magic.
Salty taste in the mouth occurs in a case of dehydration due to electrolye imbalance,most commonly sodium.
I would advise to to have a blood test for serum electrolyes,commonly-Sodium,potassium and Chloride.
Fluid replacement would be appropriate , guided by a physician according to the electrolye imbalance detected.
Hope this answers your query.I would be happy to answer if you have any follow-up questions.
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