Blood Pressure Medications and Metallic Taste
High blood pressure is a common health condition, especially in the elderly. It can cause heart disease and is a leading cause of stroke [1, 2]. It is managed through prescribed medications […]
GERD and Metallic Taste
Most patients are familiar with common symptoms of GERD such as nausea, vomiting, belching, and dry cough. It is very common that GERD causes metallic taste, a taste disorder medically known as dysgeusia.
Trigeminal Neuralgia & Metallic Taste
What is TN? Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain disorder that is caused by the disturbance of one of the most widespread nerves in the face. It often causes extreme, […]
Food Allergies: Do they cause metallic taste?
According to reports, about 4-5% of adults have food allergies, most often caused by allergy to “shellfish, tree nuts, fruits, tomatoes, fish, peanuts and some food additives”. Allergies to food […]
World Parkinson’s Disease Day
April 11th is World Day, which is celebrated to increase awareness and raise money for research to find a cure for the disease. The national holiday falls on the birthday […]
Poor Oral Hygiene & Metallic Taste: Are They Related?
METALLIC TASTE IN THE MOUTH Metallic taste is a condition also known as dysgeusia, which creates a metallic taste in the mouth and can be caused by a myriad of […]
Could Dementia Be Changing The Way You Taste?
What Is Dementia? According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Dementia “is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life.” It can include memory […]
CHEMICAL EXPOSURE COULD BE A CAUSE OF METALLIC TASTE
How are you exposed to chemicals? Most chemical exposures come from the food we eat or from contact with polluted air, water, or soil. Chemicals that have been used for […]
Medications & Metallic Taste
Distorted taste is a common side effect of certain medications. This distorted taste is called a metallic taste, medically known as dysgeusia. Medications that can cause metallic taste include but […]
Sinus Issues & Metallic Taste
Sense of taste is closely related to sense of smell. When the sense of smell is distorted, it can have a large impact on the sense of taste. Sinus issues are a common cause […]