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What Causes Altered Sense Of Taste In The Mouth?

Hi, lately I’ve been having a weird taste in my mouth, along with bad breath. No matter what I do or try (i.e., flossing and mouthwash), it will not go away. The only food that temporarily helps is to suck a whole lime. Does the acid in the lime counteract a bad substance in my body, which is causing the bad breath? And if so, what is that saying about my health? Thank you very much for your assistance. Pamela
posted on Fri, 9 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Bad breath is also known as halitosis can occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, post nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infections, diabetes etcetera. Sucking lime can help by masking the bad taste as it has a strong odor. You should consult an oral physician or an otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations depending upon suspected cause can help in diagnosis.

Treatment of underlying cause will relieve the symptoms. As of now, you should start gargling with a flavored mouthwash twice a day. You should chew flavored sugar-free chewing gum and also continue sucking the lime. Do warm saline gargles twice a day. Limit the intake of high aroma foods like onion and garlic. Drink plenty of water and maintain good oral hygiene.



Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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What Causes Altered Sense Of Taste In The Mouth?

Hello, Bad breath is also known as halitosis can occur due to a number of causes like poor oral hygiene, oral and dental infections, post nasal drip, sinusitis, acid reflux, respiratory infections, diabetes etcetera. Sucking lime can help by masking the bad taste as it has a strong odor. You should consult an oral physician or an otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations depending upon suspected cause can help in diagnosis. Treatment of underlying cause will relieve the symptoms. As of now, you should start gargling with a flavored mouthwash twice a day. You should chew flavored sugar-free chewing gum and also continue sucking the lime. Do warm saline gargles twice a day. Limit the intake of high aroma foods like onion and garlic. Drink plenty of water and maintain good oral hygiene. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu