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What Causes Excess Fatigue And Unusual Taste In Mouth?

Hi.Recently I have been waking up with a taste of blood in my mouth. I don't know if this is normal so I thought I should get it checked. I do not smoke, never have and I'm not on any medication. Recently I have been very tired even after 10 hours of sleep.
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.


Thanks for your query. The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards infection . The blood in mouth in the morning occur due to many reasons like upper respiratory track , nasal infection or sinusitis.

The reason for fatigue is also infection .

I would suggest you consult ENT specialist (ear,nose,throat) for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order blood test and throat swab test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics (amoxicillin) course and decongestants .

Also consult dentist , because the symptoms you mention can also occur due to gum infection like gingivitis . Doctor may perform oral prophylaxis (scaling ) and prescribe antibiotics.

For now do warm saline rinses and gargles several times a day and maintain oral hygiene .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Excess Fatigue And Unusual Taste In Mouth?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query. The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards infection . The blood in mouth in the morning occur due to many reasons like upper respiratory track , nasal infection or sinusitis. The reason for fatigue is also infection . I would suggest you consult ENT specialist (ear,nose,throat) for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order blood test and throat swab test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics (amoxicillin) course and decongestants . Also consult dentist , because the symptoms you mention can also occur due to gum infection like gingivitis . Doctor may perform oral prophylaxis (scaling ) and prescribe antibiotics. For now do warm saline rinses and gargles several times a day and maintain oral hygiene . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari