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Hi , For The Last 2 Weeks I Have A

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Posted on Tue, 3 Nov 2020
Question: Hi , for the last 2 weeks I have a weird sensation in my mouth it feels like my tongue is fuzzy feeling and sometimes I can taste a metallic taste, it sets of anxiety as I don’t like it it feels like I have hairs on my tongue
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Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Dysgeusia

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query.

This condition of altered sense of taste is known as dysgeusia. This could happen due to various reasons such as
1. Poor oral hygiene
2. While taking some medicines such as antibiotics.
3. Stress
4. Vitamin deficiencies
5. Excess smoking
6. Dehydration
7. Excessive consumption of fizzy drinks and sweets.

My suggestion to you is:
1. Drink frequent sips of water to keep the oral mucosa hydrated.
2. Change the tooth paste if you have started anything different recently.
3. Avoid coffee, fizzy drinks and smoking, if any.
4. Try to consume plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Hope this answers your query. I will be available for the follow-up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Hi , For The Last 2 Weeks I Have A

Brief Answer: Dysgeusia Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for posting the query. This condition of altered sense of taste is known as dysgeusia. This could happen due to various reasons such as 1. Poor oral hygiene 2. While taking some medicines such as antibiotics. 3. Stress 4. Vitamin deficiencies 5. Excess smoking 6. Dehydration 7. Excessive consumption of fizzy drinks and sweets. My suggestion to you is: 1. Drink frequent sips of water to keep the oral mucosa hydrated. 2. Change the tooth paste if you have started anything different recently. 3. Avoid coffee, fizzy drinks and smoking, if any. 4. Try to consume plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Hope this answers your query. I will be available for the follow-up queries. Regards Dr. Naveen Kumar N ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon