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What Causes Metallic Taste In The Mouth?

I feel as though I can feel the blood vessels pumping blood in my head on the left side. I also have a metallic taste in my mouth and my lips are slightly numb. This started around 2pm today. I dont have any other symptoms my words are not slurring nor is my face drooping. what could this be attributed to?
Wed, 6 Sep 2017
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Hi...

Welcome to healthcare magic.

As you mentioned you have problem of metalic tast in mouth that may be because of dental infection or dry mouth or some drugs side effect or sinus problem or reflux problem or other reasons.

Consult a oral medicine specialist for further diagnosis.
Detail history and investigation give exact idea about problems.
Drink more water.
Maintain proper hygiene of oral cavity.
Mouthwash can use.

Get well soon..
Thank you.
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What Causes Metallic Taste In The Mouth?

Hi... Welcome to healthcare magic. As you mentioned you have problem of metalic tast in mouth that may be because of dental infection or dry mouth or some drugs side effect or sinus problem or reflux problem or other reasons. Consult a oral medicine specialist for further diagnosis. Detail history and investigation give exact idea about problems. Drink more water. Maintain proper hygiene of oral cavity. Mouthwash can use. Get well soon.. Thank you.