What causes a sweet taste in the mouth? When should you see a doctor?
Normally you’ll only taste sweetness after eating something that contains sugar. This could be something more natural, like honey or fruit, or something processed, like ice cream.
Some medical conditions can cause a person to experience a sweet taste in their mouth even if they haven’t eaten something sweet. Continue reading to learn more.
Doctors are still learning more about the causes of this unusual symptom. However, some causes appear to include:
- Metabolic problems
- Neurological problems
- Viruses that attack the body’s ability to smell
- Infection in the sinuses, nose, and throat
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Small cell carcinoma in the lung
Pregnancy. Many women experience a strange taste in their mouth in the early stages of pregnancy. Some women might describe it as sweet or metallic.
If you have a sweet taste in your mouth on an infrequent basis, it’s probably nothing to worry about and will go away on its own. But if you’re experiencing this symptom on a regular or increasing basis, you should see a doctor.
Source:
https://www.healthline.com/health/sweet-taste-in-mouth#diagnosis
