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What Causes Bad Taste In The Mouth?
Question: What causes bad mouth taste.
Brief Answer:
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
This can be related to different causes, some of these are: (1) dry mouth- dryness of the mouth can cause inflammation and irritation of the mouth
Dry mouth can be related to dehydration or sometimes be related to medications. for example SINEMET, this causes dry mouth.
It is also a side effect of some blood pressure medications such as metoprolol
(2)infection of the mouth such as thrush- this would be ruled out by examination of the mouth and gums
(3)there are some meds that can a metallic taste such as antihistamines or levodopa which is one of the components of sinumet
(4)GERD- acid reflux
There may be other reflux symptoms
Treatment:(1) if dehydration present then fluids would be important
(2)reflux should be treated with lifestyle changes and medication
(3)if you are using any meds that can be discontinued eg anti histamines, this can be considered
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
This can be related to different causes, some of these are: (1) dry mouth- dryness of the mouth can cause inflammation and irritation of the mouth
Dry mouth can be related to dehydration or sometimes be related to medications. for example SINEMET, this causes dry mouth.
It is also a side effect of some blood pressure medications such as metoprolol
(2)infection of the mouth such as thrush- this would be ruled out by examination of the mouth and gums
(3)there are some meds that can a metallic taste such as antihistamines or levodopa which is one of the components of sinumet
(4)GERD- acid reflux
There may be other reflux symptoms
Treatment:(1) if dehydration present then fluids would be important
(2)reflux should be treated with lifestyle changes and medication
(3)if you are using any meds that can be discontinued eg anti histamines, this can be considered
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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