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What Causes Metallic Salty Taste In Mouth?
Hi, The last week or so I have developed a metallic salty taste in my mouth. Also, I currently have a mild flare of diverticulitis. Six months ago, I had a cholecystectomy due to gallstones and appendectomy due to appendicitis. Since then, I have a different right upper quadrant pain and intermittent dry heaves as well as greasy/floaty mucousy stools. I take lisinopril and Prevacid. I figured the bowel changes and dry heaves are due to changes after surgery and now my current mild diverticulitis, but what could be causing the metallic salty taste?
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dear most common cause of metallic taste is drugs like multivitamin and metronidazole etc..
other causes poor oral hygiene,bleed from mouth or nose, infection, pregnancy, dementia, chemical exposure etc..
indigestion also may cause your problem. please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.
take care
thank you for trusting HCM
dear most common cause of metallic taste is drugs like multivitamin and metronidazole etc..
other causes poor oral hygiene,bleed from mouth or nose, infection, pregnancy, dementia, chemical exposure etc..
indigestion also may cause your problem. please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.
take care
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