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What Causes Bloody Taste In Mouth And Nose?

Hi. I am experiencing the smell of blood in my nose and taste it in my mouth. I also have bad pain in my nasal passage for a while, but that has since gone away. I have a pulsating headache that I got right after the onset of the blood smell and it gets really painful when I move around. Is this something to be alarmed about?
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your concern . The bloody taste in your mouth and nose is coming from infection in your sinuses ,which is also responsible for headache . Although there can be other reason also for bloody taste like ry mouth , gum disease (gingivitis ) or chronic alcoholism.

I would suggest you to :

- Do warm salt water gargles 2-3 times a day .

- Take steam twice a day .

- Give hon compresses on face .

- Maintain proper oral hygiene and quit smoking and drinking.

Consult ENT specialist (ear, nose,throat) for proper examination and rule out causes like gingivitis or any dental injury . Doctor may order X-ray , blood test or CT scan to confirm the diagnosis .

Doctor may prescribe antibiotics (penicillin or amoxicillin) for at least 10 days , decongestants o mucolytic agents (ambroxol) .

Doctor may also refer you to dentist if there is any dental or gum related problem.


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Bloody Taste In Mouth And Nose?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your concern . The bloody taste in your mouth and nose is coming from infection in your sinuses ,which is also responsible for headache . Although there can be other reason also for bloody taste like ry mouth , gum disease (gingivitis ) or chronic alcoholism. I would suggest you to : - Do warm salt water gargles 2-3 times a day . - Take steam twice a day . - Give hon compresses on face . - Maintain proper oral hygiene and quit smoking and drinking. Consult ENT specialist (ear, nose,throat) for proper examination and rule out causes like gingivitis or any dental injury . Doctor may order X-ray , blood test or CT scan to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics (penicillin or amoxicillin) for at least 10 days , decongestants o mucolytic agents (ambroxol) . Doctor may also refer you to dentist if there is any dental or gum related problem. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari