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What Causes Persistent Sour Taste On The Tongue?

I have a persistent sour taste in my mouth. It seems to be the sides of my tongue that detect it and maybe the inside of my cheeks seem a little irritated -or I perceive the taste there. No redness or swelling, no associated breath odor. Teeth and gums are perfect. Had a dentist remove an old gold crown and replace with porcelain this week but no better. Had it sightly worsening for eight weeks.
posted on Thu, 30 Jun 2016
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Hi.

I've gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety.

Your symptoms might be due to GERD, a acid reflux disease or other causes too. I advice you,

- Lifestyle modification:
1. Avoiding recumbency 2 hours after food.
2. No smoking.
3. Diet : Avoid fatty foods,alcohol, chocolates, garlic, onion, coffee.
If no response,
4. Elevate head of bed by 6 inches with blocks.
5. Sleep in left lateral decubitus ( left sided) position.
6. PPI (ormeprazole, pantoprazole or rabeprazole)

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

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.
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What Causes Persistent Sour Taste On The Tongue?

Hi. I ve gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety. Your symptoms might be due to GERD, a acid reflux disease or other causes too. I advice you, - Lifestyle modification: 1. Avoiding recumbency 2 hours after food. 2. No smoking. 3. Diet : Avoid fatty foods,alcohol, chocolates, garlic, onion, coffee. If no response, 4. Elevate head of bed by 6 inches with blocks. 5. Sleep in left lateral decubitus ( left sided) position. 6. PPI (ormeprazole, pantoprazole or rabeprazole) Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.