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What Causes Sour Taste In The Mouth?
Question: For the past 10 days I have been experiencing an abnormal "sour" taste in everything I eat or drink! I have an appointment on Monday with my physician. However, I would like to have a "clue" as to what is causing this sudden diversion from fully functioning taste buds to ONLY the SOUR ones working!
Brief Answer:
As below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. There can be many causes for an abnormal sour taste in the mouth.
2. Some of the possible causes for are:
a. Acid or bile reflux.
b. Inflammation (glossitis) , infection (including fungal thrush).
c. Overuse of mouthwashes, dehydration, decreased salivary flow,
d. Nutritional and mineral deficiencies (including B Complex and Folic Acid),
e. Low hemoglobin (Anemia), raised blood sugars (diabetes)
f. Damage to the nerve supply of the tongue.
g. Dental problems,
h. Food allergy or Intolerance,
i. Many rare causes which will require direct examination and tests.
3. Treatment is based on the most likely cause. Relief may be obtained by the use of Mucaine Gel or an anaesthetic mouthwash.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
As below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. There can be many causes for an abnormal sour taste in the mouth.
2. Some of the possible causes for are:
a. Acid or bile reflux.
b. Inflammation (glossitis) , infection (including fungal thrush).
c. Overuse of mouthwashes, dehydration, decreased salivary flow,
d. Nutritional and mineral deficiencies (including B Complex and Folic Acid),
e. Low hemoglobin (Anemia), raised blood sugars (diabetes)
f. Damage to the nerve supply of the tongue.
g. Dental problems,
h. Food allergy or Intolerance,
i. Many rare causes which will require direct examination and tests.
3. Treatment is based on the most likely cause. Relief may be obtained by the use of Mucaine Gel or an anaesthetic mouthwash.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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