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I Start To Have Strange Sensation In My Lips Few Metallic Taste

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Posted on Fri, 6 Oct 2023
Question: I start to have strange sensation in my lips few weeks back. Now, I have a swollen upper lip with metallic taste in my mouth specially when I rub my lips. The metallic taste is all the time in my mouth, specially after meals. My dermatologist doctor describes vitamin B for 1 month , and daily use of mouthwash (betadine), but so far I see no change in the case after more than two weeks of using the medicine
My dentist also examined my teeth and gum and he said they are fine
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Answered by Dr. Arnold Zedd (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
bad taste in the mouth

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have read your query and here is my advice.

First of all, swollen lips can be from:
-injury
-allergy(insect bite, food, medication, or pollen)
-infection(either bacterial ,fungal, or viral)


A metallic taste in the mouth might be from:
-prescription meds
-a cold or sinus infection
-multivitamins or zinc lozenges
-dementia
-radiotherapy or chemotherapy

Also, consider gastroesophageal reflux. In this condition partially digested stomach contents can come back up into the mouth. I mention this because you notice the taste, especially after meals.

I hope these suggestions are food for thought.

Thanks.
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I Start To Have Strange Sensation In My Lips Few Metallic Taste

Brief Answer: bad taste in the mouth Detailed Answer: Hello, I have read your query and here is my advice. First of all, swollen lips can be from: -injury -allergy(insect bite, food, medication, or pollen) -infection(either bacterial ,fungal, or viral) A metallic taste in the mouth might be from: -prescription meds -a cold or sinus infection -multivitamins or zinc lozenges -dementia -radiotherapy or chemotherapy Also, consider gastroesophageal reflux. In this condition partially digested stomach contents can come back up into the mouth. I mention this because you notice the taste, especially after meals. I hope these suggestions are food for thought. Thanks.