Is a Metallic Taste a Sign of a Heart Attack
Our bodies are somewhat of a mystery, and we still do not know everything there is to know about the intricacies of our bodily
Does Poor Oral Hygiene Cause Metallic Taste?
Does Poor Oral Hygiene Cause Metallic Taste? Meet the Author: Sara Juliano, RDH I have been a registered dental hygienist for over a decade. I’ve had the pleasure of working with amazing patients and educating them on their oral health throughout my career. Recently, I made the conscious decision to branch out within the dental […]
Medications and Metallic Taste
Medications and Metallic Taste What is Metallic Taste? Metallic taste is a common side effect of certain medications. Metallic taste is a taste disorder medically known as dysgeusia. It is an abnormal or impaired sense of taste, or an unpleasant alteration of taste sensation. It is usually described as a persistent metallic, sour, bitter, or other unusual, bad taste in the […]
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.
Blood Pressure Medications and Metallic Taste
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 that have to be taken on a regular basis. Many blood pressure medications have side effects including […]
