I have a bad taste in my mouth with this saliva which started yesterday- I brush floss and use mouthwash 3 times a day - what could this be? it's sour and comes back relatively quick especially bad when I wake up I have been taking tetracycline for my skin and albuteril for asthma but have never experienced this before
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hello, Thanks for your query. A bad taste in the mouth can be a result of a wide range of medical conditions and even everyday situations. Many different kinds of medications can interfere with the sense of taste and may produce an unpleasant sensation of taste. The feeling of a bad taste in the mouth is usually temporary and improves when the underlying cause is remedied.
Dysgeusia is the medical term for an impaired sense of taste. It can result in unpleasant taste sensations ranging from metallic to salty or bitter. The bad taste may also be described as foul or rancid. The severity of the bad taste varies among affected individuals. Dysgeusia can be caused by infections, inflammation, injury, or environmental factors. A history of radiation therapy to the head and neck can also cause a bad taste in the mouth I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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Having A Bad Taste In Mouth
Hello, Thanks for your query. A bad taste in the mouth can be a result of a wide range of medical conditions and even everyday situations. Many different kinds of medications can interfere with the sense of taste and may produce an unpleasant sensation of taste. The feeling of a bad taste in the mouth is usually temporary and improves when the underlying cause is remedied. Dysgeusia is the medical term for an impaired sense of taste. It can result in unpleasant taste sensations ranging from metallic to salty or bitter. The bad taste may also be described as foul or rancid. The severity of the bad taste varies among affected individuals. Dysgeusia can be caused by infections, inflammation, injury, or environmental factors. A history of radiation therapy to the head and neck can also cause a bad taste in the mouth I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care