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What Causes Bloody Taste In Mouth And Smelling Blood In Nose?

My son is on cephalexin and a antiviral drug that starts with an A. I noticed a red patch on his wrist tonight and ask him how long he has had it. He said a while.It was a red dry patch a little smaller than a quarter, but no ring around it. I am now concerned he may have some type of worms. He ate a lot today.Do I need to take him back to doctor or get an otc for him and us to take for this?
Thu, 24 Sep 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query bloody taste in mouth and smelling blood in nose is due to infection in sinuses. it could be due to dental diseases like gingivitis and pyorrhea. I would suggest you to do warm salt water gargles 3-4 times a day. Maintain proper oral hygiene. Avoid alcohol and smoking. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once for proper examination and rule out causes like gingivitis or any dental injury . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin) for at least 10 days , decongestants and mucolytic agents . Visit dentist for gum related problems.


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Bloody Taste In Mouth And Smelling Blood In Nose?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query bloody taste in mouth and smelling blood in nose is due to infection in sinuses. it could be due to dental diseases like gingivitis and pyorrhea. I would suggest you to do warm salt water gargles 3-4 times a day. Maintain proper oral hygiene. Avoid alcohol and smoking. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once for proper examination and rule out causes like gingivitis or any dental injury . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin) for at least 10 days , decongestants and mucolytic agents . Visit dentist for gum related problems. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari