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Metallic Taste In The Mouth. May I Know The Reason For This?
Question: iam a man 37yrs i get a metallic taste in my mouth shaking and feeling of passing out
Brief Answer:
Symptoms suggest Partial Seizures
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX, ,
Good Day to you.
Thanks for posting your query on this website.
I can fully appreciate your concerns. However, further elaboration of the problems would have been of great help.
Nevertheless, the symptoms provided, point towards the possibility of a particular type of epilepsy, called Simple Partial Seizures(SPS). SPS presents itself in various forms. You are apparently suffering from Gustatory type of SPS.
I therefore suggest that you consult your treating doctor/Neurologist who will order for specific diagnostic tests and prescribe most effective anti-convulsant drugs.
Hope I have addressed your query to your satisfaction. If you have any further questions, I will be more than happy to help you.
However, if you do not have any further clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wish you a speedy recovery and good health.
Fond regards and best wishes,
Dr. (Col) R Karanwal
Symptoms suggest Partial Seizures
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX, ,
Good Day to you.
Thanks for posting your query on this website.
I can fully appreciate your concerns. However, further elaboration of the problems would have been of great help.
Nevertheless, the symptoms provided, point towards the possibility of a particular type of epilepsy, called Simple Partial Seizures(SPS). SPS presents itself in various forms. You are apparently suffering from Gustatory type of SPS.
I therefore suggest that you consult your treating doctor/Neurologist who will order for specific diagnostic tests and prescribe most effective anti-convulsant drugs.
Hope I have addressed your query to your satisfaction. If you have any further questions, I will be more than happy to help you.
However, if you do not have any further clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wish you a speedy recovery and good health.
Fond regards and best wishes,
Dr. (Col) R Karanwal
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