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What Causes Salty Taste In The Mouth, Soar Throat And Ear Pain?
Question: Hi Doctor,..... my concerns are that I have an incredibly very salty an burning taste in mouth and somewhat dirt saliva... I choke and have XXXXXXX very soar throat and my ears hurt a great deal also.... I am thinking this overwhelming situation comes strongly from my my extended use on ambient for 7years... but I cannot sleep w\o it... but it takes 3hours of brushing almost everyday to even put a dent in this awful taste in my mouth!!! any suggestions???????? I cant go on any longer brushing that long!!!! is there a sleep
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Ùĥaid that does not taste like this??????
Brief Answer:
Acid Reflux/GERD, waterbrash, Ambien, Mouth breathing/sensory hallucination
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The most likely cause for your symptoms is Acid Reflux.
2. Medications such as Ambien (Zolpidem) will lead to worsening of any GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease) and Acid Reflux. 'Waterbrash' is a large reflux which may happen due to excessive relaxation.
3. Two other causes that may also be involved is mouth breathing (dry mouth) and a sensory hallucination, both of these being made worse by the prolonged use of Ambien.
4. Discuss these issues with your physician as Ambien should not be abruptly discontinued. It should be tapered off to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Anti-reflux medication and a Sleep Study (PolySomnoGram) will help. A throat examination and endoscopy is recommended.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Acid Reflux/GERD, waterbrash, Ambien, Mouth breathing/sensory hallucination
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The most likely cause for your symptoms is Acid Reflux.
2. Medications such as Ambien (Zolpidem) will lead to worsening of any GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease) and Acid Reflux. 'Waterbrash' is a large reflux which may happen due to excessive relaxation.
3. Two other causes that may also be involved is mouth breathing (dry mouth) and a sensory hallucination, both of these being made worse by the prolonged use of Ambien.
4. Discuss these issues with your physician as Ambien should not be abruptly discontinued. It should be tapered off to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Anti-reflux medication and a Sleep Study (PolySomnoGram) will help. A throat examination and endoscopy is recommended.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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