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What Causes Metallic Taste In The Mouth?
Question: I have a metallic taste in my mouth; I currently am on Allopurinol, Levothyroxine, and Fenofibrate. I missed my doses yesterday, but today after taking them in the morning, the metallic taste has not gone away. I also notice that there is a yellow coating on the back right side of my tongue.
Brief Answer:
Seems like oral thrush or fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! 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 been experiencing lately.
Based on the history you have shared, it seems to be oral candidiasis or thrush and it may need a course of oral anti fungal treatment like with nystatin drops alongwith oral glycerine. It doesn't seem to be caused by the drugs that you have mentioned but fresh thyroid profile alongwith uric acid levels and lipid profiles may be repeated to reconfirm the treatment response.
Meanwhile keep avoiding too much fizzy drinks, sour or spicy meals and gargles with mouth wash may be needed for superimposed bacterial infection. Antacids like omeperazole before meals may also be needed if the symptoms like taste change persist alongwith vitamin C supplements. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Hope this has answered your query. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
Seems like oral thrush or fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! 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 been experiencing lately.
Based on the history you have shared, it seems to be oral candidiasis or thrush and it may need a course of oral anti fungal treatment like with nystatin drops alongwith oral glycerine. It doesn't seem to be caused by the drugs that you have mentioned but fresh thyroid profile alongwith uric acid levels and lipid profiles may be repeated to reconfirm the treatment response.
Meanwhile keep avoiding too much fizzy drinks, sour or spicy meals and gargles with mouth wash may be needed for superimposed bacterial infection. Antacids like omeperazole before meals may also be needed if the symptoms like taste change persist alongwith vitamin C supplements. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Hope this has answered your query. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
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