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Contents: Metallic taste

Introduction: Metallic taste

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Causes of Metallic taste

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Causes of Types of Metallic taste:

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Metallic taste: Multiple Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Metallic taste, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Metallic taste

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Diagnostic Guides for Metallic taste

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Metallic taste from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Metallic taste. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Metallic taste

Medical Books Excerpts

Hallucinations

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms"

Sore Throat

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms"

Hallucinations

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms"

Sore Throat

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms"

HALLUCINATIONS

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care"

SORE THROAT

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care"

Sore Throat

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis"

Delirium/Hallucinations

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis"

Sore Throat

  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics"

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Misdiagnosis and Metallic taste

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Food poisoning may actually be an infectious disease: Many people who come down with "stomach symptoms" like diarrhea assume that it's "something I...read more »

Mesenteric adenitis misdiagnosed as appendicitis in children: Because appendicitis is one of the more feared conditions for a child with abdominal pain, it can be over-diagnosed (it can, of course, also fail to be...read more »

Celiac disease often fails to be diagnosed cause of chronic digestive symptoms: One of the most common chronic digestive conditions is celiac disease, a...read more »

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Diagnostic tests for Metallic taste:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Metallic taste. Some of these are listed below :

  • General appearance
    • Looking for jaundice
  • Physical examination
    • Examination of mouth - looking at teeth hygiene, tooth abscess.
    • Palpate the abdomen - looking for tenderness in epigastrium (in midline, below the ribs) suggesting gastritis.

See full list of 13 diagnostic tests for Metallic taste

Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Metallic taste. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

  • How long have you had the metallic taste in the mouth? - to determine if acute or chronic.
  • How would you explain the taste in the mouth? - is it truly metallic or would it be more accurately described as sour, bitter or foul.
  • When do you notice the taste the most? - e.g. stooping, bending, laying flat - may suggest gastro-esophageal reflux as cause.
  • Do any foods or fluids aggravate the metallic taste - e.g. caffeine, alcohol, chocolate, fatty meals? - may indicate gastro-esophageal reflux or gastritis as cause.
  • Past medical history? - of sinusitis , heartburn, hiatus hernia, reflux esophagitis, liver disease.

See Diagnosis Checklist for Metallic taste (25 listings)

Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Metallic taste) may include:

  • Heartburn? (see heartburn)
  • Waterbrash - (i.e. excess secretion of saliva into the mouth occurring in some patients with peptic ulcers or esophagitis)?
  • Abdominal pain (see abdominal pain)?
  • Nausea or vomiting (see nausea), (see vomiting)?
  • Difficulty with swallowing (see swallowing difficulty)?

See Diagnosis Checklist for Metallic taste (25 listings)

Stories from Users for Metallic taste

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Medications or substances causing Metallic taste:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Metallic taste as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Organs affected by Metallic taste:

The list of organs typically affected by Metallic taste may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Metallic taste

The list below shows some of the causes of Metallic taste mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 14 causes of Metallic taste

How Common are these Causes of Metallic taste?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Metallic taste. Of the 14 causes of Metallic taste that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 2 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 3 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 0 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 13 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 14 causes of Metallic taste

Conditions listing symptoms: Metallic taste:

The following list of conditions have 'Metallic taste' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

C

  • Copper toxicity ... metallic taste

    D

  • Dental caries ... Foul taste
  • Dental conditions ... Bad taste

    G

  • Gastritis ... foul taste in mouth
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ... bitter taste in mouth

    H

  • Heartburn ... acid taste in mouth

    J

  • Jaundice ... bitter taste in mouth

    L

  • Lead poisoning ... metallic taste in mouth

    M

  • Mercury poisoning ... Metallic taste

    P

  • Postnasal drip ... foul taste in mouth
  • Pyrosis ... acidic taste in mouth

    S

  • Scombrotoxic fish poisoning ... metallic taste
  • Selenium - overuse ... metallic taste

    T

  • Tooth abscess ... foul taste in mouth

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    • Causes of Metallic taste Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Metallic taste based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Sexual activity - history of sexual behavior?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Metallic taste?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Metallic taste, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    Classifications of Metallic taste:

    Subtypes of Metallic taste:

    Bad tastes (15 causes), Acidic tastes (14 causes), Bitter tastes (14 causes), Foul tastes (14 causes)

    Medical Conditions associated with Metallic taste:

    Taste symptoms (27 causes), Acidic tastes (14 causes), Bitter tastes (14 causes), Foul taste (14 causes), Bad taste (15 causes), Sensations (3151 causes), Nerve symptoms (3442 causes), Mouth symptoms (1729 causes), Pain (2930 causes), Throat symptoms (1133 causes), Common symptoms (4525 causes), Head symptoms (3771 causes), Face symptoms (2739 causes)

    Symptoms related to Metallic taste:

    Taste symptoms (27 causes), Reflux, Food symptoms (711 causes)

    Metallic taste as a disease:

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