Diagnostic Tests for Metallic taste

Diagnostic Test list for Metallic taste:

The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Metallic taste includes:

• 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.
  • Palpate the liver - feeling for enlargement of the liver, tenderness.
• Blood tests
  • Liver function test looking for elevated Bilirubin and liver enzymes in jaundice
  • Lead level if suspect lead poisoning
• Gastroscopy - looking for reflux Esophagitis, gastritis, hiatus hernia.
• Barium meal - can detect a hiatus hernia.
• Esophageal pH monitoring - to determine severity and duration of acid reflux into esophagus.
• Stool examination - for occult blood.

Home Diagnostic Testing

These home medical tests may be relevant to Metallic taste causes:

• Food Allergies & Intolerances: Home Testing:
  • Home Food Allergy Tests
  • Home Food Intolerance Testing
  • Home Water Testing
  • Home Lead Poisoning Tests
  • Home Heavy Metal Poisoning Tests
• Digestive-Related Home Testing:
  • Home Stomach Ulcer Tests
  • Home Colorectal Cancer Test Kits
  • Home Fecal Occult Bleeding Test Kits
• Poison-Related Home Testing:
  • Home Water Test Kits
  • Home Carbon Monoxide Tests
  • Home Microwave Radiation Tests
  • Home Lead Poisoning Testing
  • Home Radon Gas Tests
  • Home Heavy Metal Poisoning Testing

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