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What Causes Metallic Taste In The Mouth?

I have a metallic taste in my mouth and the only thing that makes it pass is to eat. I had this when I was pregnant with both of my sons. I gave up smoking a month ago and I now think that it was nothing to do iwth pregnancy but to do with giving up smoking. The problem is, is that the weight is piling on v. fast. Can you help me?
Mon, 19 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As per your query the symptoms of metallic taste in mouth along with increasing weight can be related to reduced levels of thyroid hormones known as Hypothyroidism and you need to consult an Endocrinologist and get evaluated..
Smoking can lead to dry mouth along with metallic taste but cessation of smoking should improve the symptoms an not exaggerate..
Therefore, the probablity of having underlying hormonal imbalance of thyroid hormone seems to be the more probable cause..
As of now you can chew flavoured sugar free chewing gums and drink plenty of water as it will help in masking of the foul taste as well as improve the saliva flow..
Once the cause is confirmed causing metallic taste in mouth, treatment can be done accordingly for relief..
As you are gaining weight eat a high fibre and low-carb diet and do moderate workout to reduce weight..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Metallic Taste In The Mouth?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. As per your query the symptoms of metallic taste in mouth along with increasing weight can be related to reduced levels of thyroid hormones known as Hypothyroidism and you need to consult an Endocrinologist and get evaluated.. Smoking can lead to dry mouth along with metallic taste but cessation of smoking should improve the symptoms an not exaggerate.. Therefore, the probablity of having underlying hormonal imbalance of thyroid hormone seems to be the more probable cause.. As of now you can chew flavoured sugar free chewing gums and drink plenty of water as it will help in masking of the foul taste as well as improve the saliva flow.. Once the cause is confirmed causing metallic taste in mouth, treatment can be done accordingly for relief.. As you are gaining weight eat a high fibre and low-carb diet and do moderate workout to reduce weight.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.