Metal taste in my mouth!?!
Question: Metal taste in my mouth!.?
I've had lots of times that i suddenly taste mental in my mouth! I wasn't eating most of the times and i wasn't thinking about metal so it's not like it happened by thinking about it. What does this mean.? I know ive heard and read about getting weird taste in your mouth but i forgot if i've heard about metal taste.Health Question & Answer
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A metallic taste in the mouth is a common complaint and can be due to a variety of causes - from medication you may be taking to dental problems. In the absence of other symptoms, it is unlikely that a metallic taste in your mouth indicates serious disease. But if you haven't had a thorough general checkup recently, I would suggest seeing your doctor to rule out any undiagnosed health problems.
ou might also want to visit your dentist, because the taste might be a symptom of gum disease. Even if you don't have gum problems, poor oral hygiene can affect taste. Be sure to brush your teeth carefully at least twice a day and use a tongue scraper to remove the bacteria and debris that can collect on your tongue. Dental work done in the past can break down and alter taste, so your dentist will probably look at that as well.
In addition, not drinking enough water can contribute to problems with taste. Increase your intake and see if it helps. While you don't have to drink the standard recommendation of eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day, my rule of thumb is to drink as much of that amount as you comfortably can and more than you think you need.
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Among the drugs that can cause a metallic taste in your mouth are antibiotics like Biaxin (clarithromycin) and Flagyl (metronidazole), used to treat a wide variety of infections; drugs used to treat an overactive thyroid; captopril, used to treat high blood pressure; griseofulvin, used to treat skin infections; lithium, used in bipolar disorder; penicillamine, used for rheumatoid arthritis, kidney stones, and too much copper in the body; plus some drugs used in cancer treatment.
If you rule out all of these possible causes and still have the taste, it might be worthwhile to consult with a practitioner of Chinese medicine. That system might have an answer for you.
Here is a link that gives 14 links on what some causes could be:
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/symptom/me...
~Your Welcome ;)
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ou might also want to visit your dentist, because the taste might be a symptom of gum disease. Even if you don't have gum problems, poor oral hygiene can affect taste. Be sure to brush your teeth carefully at least twice a day and use a tongue scraper to remove the bacteria and debris that can collect on your tongue. Dental work done in the past can break down and alter taste, so your dentist will probably look at that as well.
In addition, not drinking enough water can contribute to problems with taste. Increase your intake and see if it helps. While you don't have to drink the standard recommendation of eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day, my rule of thumb is to drink as much of that amount as you comfortably can and more than you think you need.
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Among the drugs that can cause a metallic taste in your mouth are antibiotics like Biaxin (clarithromycin) and Flagyl (metronidazole), used to treat a wide variety of infections; drugs used to treat an overactive thyroid; captopril, used to treat high blood pressure; griseofulvin, used to treat skin infections; lithium, used in bipolar disorder; penicillamine, used for rheumatoid arthritis, kidney stones, and too much copper in the body; plus some drugs used in cancer treatment.
If you rule out all of these possible causes and still have the taste, it might be worthwhile to consult with a practitioner of Chinese medicine. That system might have an answer for you.
Here is a link that gives 14 links on what some causes could be:
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/symptom/me...
~Your Welcome ;)
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red blood cells contain a lot of iron. If the RBCs are leaking into your mouth and being damaged to the point of breaking, you could be tasting the iron from inside the cells. Basically, this does seem possible.
Certain food and medicines can also cause a metallic taste in the mouth. This is not uncommon.
Has your dentist checked your gums lately.? If not, you should have that checked out.Health Question & Answer
Metal taste in your mouth usually indicates that your are exposed to radioactive heavy metals in the area. But unless there is a nuclear reactor next door to your house i doubt that it has to do with radiation. Go see a doctor, could have something to do with the iron levels in your blood.Health Question & Answer
Some medications can do this. I have heard some antibiotics and even antiinflammatories can do this. It could be undiagnosed gastric condition or possible heavy metal toxicity like copper or lead. You should see a doctor about it because it may be a sign something is going on.
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I used to get that myself, It would start a couple of day before a headache would appear. But, if you had blood in your mouth you would be spitting it out every time you brushed your teeth. Tough would be coated with it. Need more information on did you eat something first, headaches, things like that.Health Question & Answer
Sux to be the guy who answered first.
I have a metal taste in my mouth on occasion and then within the next couple days, I have a cold, so it may be the onset of a sickness.
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I have a metal taste in my mouth on occasion and then within the next couple days, I have a cold, so it may be the onset of a sickness.
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Metallic taste is usually associated with oral thrush infection. You can try an over the counter preparation and see if that helps or best bet is to go to the doctor's to have a swab taken. Health Question & Answer
It could be a medicine causing the taste. Are you on any new medicines or maybe a new vitamin.? Maybe it was something you ate. I would try a good mouth wash and see if it helps. Good luck.Health Question & Answer
are you on any medication sometimes that can cause it.it could be a zinc deficiency or you need some vitamins. hope that helps. or you could have a crown that is wearing down if you have one of those.Health Question & Answer
Blood tastes like metal.
I've heard something like "I bit my lip and it the cold blood tasted like metal" a lot in pieces of writing.Health Question & Answer
I've heard something like "I bit my lip and it the cold blood tasted like metal" a lot in pieces of writing.Health Question & Answer
most experiences of this are due to the release of iron in your blood not the blood itself.Health Question & Answer
You need to see a oral pathologist sounds like the burning mouth syndrome.Health Question & Answer
that sounds like you're tasting blood cause blood kind of tastes like metal.. make sure you're gums aren't bleeding or somethingHealth Question & Answer
ithink your eating/swallownig metal bloodHealth Question & Answer
When that happens to me I find it is a prelude to throwing up. Good luck.Health Question & Answer
probably blood its happened to me no bigHealth Question & Answer
Blood contains ironHealth Question & Answer
you're probably tasting bloodHealth Question & Answer
your bleeding inside of your mouth...
thats not good...Health Question & Answer
thats not good...Health Question & Answer
Blood.Health Question & Answer
it means ur getting the feverHealth Question & Answer
blood tastes like metal.. maybe your gumsare bleeding.?Health Question & Answer
It might be blood. Ask your dentist, I'm not sure.Health Question & Answer
sounds like blood, see a doctor or a dentistHealth Question & Answer
it could be blood..Health Question & Answer
sucks to be you. Get some mouth wash.Health Question & Answer