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Suggest Remedy For Fruity After Taste Post Starting Medication For Abdominal Pain
Hi I came to web md today to inquire about the reasoning’s for a fruity taste I m having over the last several days that I can t seem to get to go away. My immediate concern now is the results relating to diabetic ketoacidosis! I have NOT been diagnosis with diabetes, but I have recently been experiencing abdominal pain. I work for a private practice of pulmonologist, I spoke to a PA in office and they ordered me a CT of the abdominal with and without contrast. It came back negative for anything, so I was placed on a course of Metronidazole 500mg twice a day. The adnominal pain has stopped but the foul & fruity taste started after taking this particular medicine.
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
Hi welcome to Healthcare Magic. I always tell my patients and you too must be aware of this that as every medicine has certain effect, it also has some side effects, though it is not seen in every individual. The foul fruity taste that you describe is due to the medicine you are consuming. It will go away as your medicine course is complete.
You can surely do few things to reduce the taste like:-
1. Brushing and flossing your teeth prior to eating. It will help to get some taste out of your mouth and hopefully allow ypu to enjoy the taste of your food.
2. Rinsing your mouth with salt water, having tea or ginger ale before eating may also help.
3. Chewing gum between meals may also help reduce the taste.
Let me know if this helps you. I am happy to help you.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Anuja
You can surely do few things to reduce the taste like:-
1. Brushing and flossing your teeth prior to eating. It will help to get some taste out of your mouth and hopefully allow ypu to enjoy the taste of your food.
2. Rinsing your mouth with salt water, having tea or ginger ale before eating may also help.
3. Chewing gum between meals may also help reduce the taste.
Let me know if this helps you. I am happy to help you.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Anuja
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