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What Causes Bad Taste At Back Of The Throat?

Every now and then I have a bad taste in the back of my throat and it feels like there is a thickness there, it is really awful and reminds me of a really bad taste smokey bacon crisps. It appears from nowhere. It happens when I lay down or blow my nose.
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
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Hello,

Causes of bad taste is

1.Tonsilitis.
2. Sinusitis.
3. Post nasal drip.
4. Bleeding gums.
5. Acid peptic disease.
6. Drugs (metronidazole,iron).
7. Neuropthy.

Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.Use Salt water gargling thrice a day for five days. avoid cool drinks and freeze water.

Chewing like little ginger or mint may give freshness. If no improvement please consult with your ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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What Causes Bad Taste At Back Of The Throat?

Hello, Causes of bad taste is 1.Tonsilitis. 2. Sinusitis. 3. Post nasal drip. 4. Bleeding gums. 5. Acid peptic disease. 6. Drugs (metronidazole,iron). 7. Neuropthy. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.Use Salt water gargling thrice a day for five days. avoid cool drinks and freeze water. Chewing like little ginger or mint may give freshness. If no improvement please consult with your ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu