7 Common Reasons for a Metallic Taste in the Mouth
Since we don’t normally chew on coins and nails, having a metallic taste in the mouth shouldn’t be normal. A metallic taste might be a cause of alarm when accompanied by other symptoms as it might indicate a severe condition such as diabetes, a liver problem or a kidney problem. However, these serious illnesses are rarely the reason for such a taste
Since we don’t normally chew on coins and nails, having a metallic taste in the mouth shouldn’t be normal. A metallic taste might be a cause of alarm when accompanied by other symptoms as it might indicate a severe condition such as diabetes, a liver problem or a kidney problem. However, these serious illnesses are rarely the reason for such a taste
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4. Bad Hygiene<br />
Oral cavity problems like tooth <strong>in</strong>fection, g<strong>in</strong>givitis and periodontitis are often caused by not brush<strong>in</strong>g or floss<strong>in</strong>g<br />
regularly. Unless elim<strong>in</strong>ated by prescription from a dentist, a metallic taste would persist <strong>in</strong> a patient’s mouth.<br />
5. Dementia<br />
Dementia messes up with <strong>the</strong> nerves of <strong>the</strong> bra<strong>in</strong>. If <strong>the</strong> nerves responsible <strong>for</strong> taste <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> bra<strong>in</strong> get affect, an<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividual suffer<strong>in</strong>g from dementia might get metallic taste signals that seem to come from <strong>the</strong> taste buds.<br />
6. Over-<strong>the</strong>-Counter Supplements<br />
Supplements that conta<strong>in</strong> heavy metals like z<strong>in</strong>c, chromium, iron, calcium or copper may give a metallic taste. This<br />
taste is supposed to go away when <strong>the</strong> body processes <strong>the</strong> supplements. If it doesn’t, make sure you are not tak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
too much.<br />
7. Cancer Treatments<br />
Chemo<strong>the</strong>rapy or radio<strong>the</strong>rapy used <strong>in</strong> treat<strong>in</strong>g cancers can produce a metallic taste <strong>in</strong> a patient’s mouth.
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