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What Causes Metallic Taste In The Mouth ?
Question: I have a metalic taste in my mouth and a odd chemical body odor
Brief Answer:
Need antacids and motility agents as well as vitamin C
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.
First of all, it is sad to know what you had gone through. Based on the history you have shared, bad taste is mouth van be due to variety of reasons including medicine, diets, stomach issues, upper respiratory tract infections as well as due to some essential vitamins defficiencies like Vitamin C, E, A or zinc.
You need to look for any such causes in your case. Like if any recent drugs or medicine intake was their stop that. If any new diet exposure or outdoor meals or processed food were taken, stop them. And if no signs of respiratory illness are their you may start for a short course of antacids like omeperazole alongwith motility agents like domperidone as it may help to improve symptoms. Also may need to replace essential micronutrients and vitamins with authentic supplements after discussing with your GP.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
Need antacids and motility agents as well as vitamin C
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.
First of all, it is sad to know what you had gone through. Based on the history you have shared, bad taste is mouth van be due to variety of reasons including medicine, diets, stomach issues, upper respiratory tract infections as well as due to some essential vitamins defficiencies like Vitamin C, E, A or zinc.
You need to look for any such causes in your case. Like if any recent drugs or medicine intake was their stop that. If any new diet exposure or outdoor meals or processed food were taken, stop them. And if no signs of respiratory illness are their you may start for a short course of antacids like omeperazole alongwith motility agents like domperidone as it may help to improve symptoms. Also may need to replace essential micronutrients and vitamins with authentic supplements after discussing with your GP.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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