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How To Cure Metal Taste In The Mouth?

From time to time I have a metal taste in my mouth. This morning, after I had a few coughing episodes, I tasted metal in my mouth. Any need to be concerned. I m sorry, I didn t know there was a charge. I ll just bring it up the next time I see my doctor. Thanks.
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
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Hi, thank you for posting.

From what you refer I can say that you suffer from Dysgeusia(distortion of the sense of taste).
Dysgeusia is caused from some factors:
1. Different medicines like antibiotics, antidepressant and antihypertensive medicines.
2. Different diseases like Diabetes mellitus and teeth infections.
3. Teeth restoration.
4. Oral candidose(the most common cause).

You need the following tests to determine the diagnosis:
1. Blood test.
2. Glycemic test, to exclude Diabetes mellitus.
3. Liver function test.
4. Oral culture, to diagnose candidose.

Contact your infectologist and your neurologist.

I hope this information is helpful.

Regards.
Dr. Behar.
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How To Cure Metal Taste In The Mouth?

Hi, thank you for posting. From what you refer I can say that you suffer from Dysgeusia(distortion of the sense of taste). Dysgeusia is caused from some factors: 1. Different medicines like antibiotics, antidepressant and antihypertensive medicines. 2. Different diseases like Diabetes mellitus and teeth infections. 3. Teeth restoration. 4. Oral candidose(the most common cause). You need the following tests to determine the diagnosis: 1. Blood test. 2. Glycemic test, to exclude Diabetes mellitus. 3. Liver function test. 4. Oral culture, to diagnose candidose. Contact your infectologist and your neurologist. I hope this information is helpful. Regards. Dr. Behar.