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What Causes Metallic Taste In The Mouth Post Several Surgeries?

Hi. I have had several surgeries in the past three years.I'm had to ear surgeries in July a week apart. I was leaking spinal fluid and they patched it. Then I also had a heart surgery for atrial fib. In Oct. I had such a metallic taste in my mouth for two months . It's better now but some what still there.my problem is that my young feels somewhat burned ad very irritated. I don't seem to be able to taste much food except in the way back of my mouth.its not getting any Better as time goes on. Can you tell me what the problem is? I also have had t so shoulder surgeries and a hip replacement.it has gotten worse with each surgery but this is the worst my young has been.drivingme crazy!













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Fri, 20 Jan 2017
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Hi,

As per your complain burning and irritated tongue along with reduced taste sensitivity in your case seems to be most probably due to side effect of medication. There is a possibility that you might also have a dry mouth and it is leading to altered taste as well as inflammation inside mouth. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation has to be done.

As of now you can gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine to relieve burning and irritation. Suck ice pops. Take vitamin b complex supplements. Maintain a good oral hygiene and take a soft and bland meal. In case if medication is ruled out to be a culprit then you can consult your Physician so that appropriate dose alterations can be done for reducing the symptoms.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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What Causes Metallic Taste In The Mouth Post Several Surgeries?

Hi, As per your complain burning and irritated tongue along with reduced taste sensitivity in your case seems to be most probably due to side effect of medication. There is a possibility that you might also have a dry mouth and it is leading to altered taste as well as inflammation inside mouth. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation has to be done. As of now you can gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine to relieve burning and irritation. Suck ice pops. Take vitamin b complex supplements. Maintain a good oral hygiene and take a soft and bland meal. In case if medication is ruled out to be a culprit then you can consult your Physician so that appropriate dose alterations can be done for reducing the symptoms. Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora