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What Causes Metallic Taste In Mouth And Excess Oil In Hands?
Question: I am experiencing bad, somewhat metallic taste which I think is being transferred from my hands/fingers. Hands become somewhat oily as if secreting something. Would appreciate any thoughts. Thank you
Brief Answer:
Probably excess of Iron in the body
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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From what you are describing, it looks to me like the body is trying to eliminate an excessive substance. People get the metallic taste when they are taking iron supplements and the body eliminates a big part of it.
So, my thoughts are you should not look for Iron deficiency only, but for the amount of Iron in the body. That can be tested by doing Ferritin and Sideremia analyse. If those are either high or low, it tells you if someone has either iron deficiency or excessive Iron in the body.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
I would be glad to see the result of your labs.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Probably excess of Iron in the body
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
From what you are describing, it looks to me like the body is trying to eliminate an excessive substance. People get the metallic taste when they are taking iron supplements and the body eliminates a big part of it.
So, my thoughts are you should not look for Iron deficiency only, but for the amount of Iron in the body. That can be tested by doing Ferritin and Sideremia analyse. If those are either high or low, it tells you if someone has either iron deficiency or excessive Iron in the body.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
I would be glad to see the result of your labs.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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