Almost everyone has had this unpleasant symptom at least once in their life.
In a large percentage of clinical cases, the bad taste disappears after brushing their teeth or using mouthwash. However, sometimes the bad taste becomes chronic and is caused by a pathology, therefore, the only way to eliminate this symptom is to diagnose and treat the cause.
Due to the bad taste, a person loses his appetite, which causes a deficiency of nutrients in the body. Be sure to consult a doctor if you have an unpleasant taste for more than 2 days.
And what taste do patients feel anyway? This sensation is individual, for example, it can be metallic, bitter, and others.
Possible causes are:
• Poor oral hygiene;
• Dental problems;
• Dry mouth;
• Oral thrush;
• Infection;
• Hepatitis;
• Hormonal changes;
• Acid reflux;
• Side effects of medications;
• Brain tumor;
• Dementia;
• Epilepsy;
• Head injury.
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