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What Causes Bruising And Metallic Taste In The Mouth?

hello, on friday morning i got a case of the shits. figured i caught a bug. saturday it got really bad. Today i noticed a bruse on my left side, remembered i stumbled and bumped the bed post, also i noticed everything tastes like metal. does this sound serious?
Fri, 18 Aug 2017
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Hi...

Welcome to healthcare magic.

As you mentioned you have problem of brushing and metalic tast in mouth that may be because of pericoronitis or gingival disease or side effect of any medicine or other reasons.
Clinical examination of oral cavity give exact idea about problems.
Consult a oral medicine specialist for further diagnosis.
Start a treatment as per reason behind it..
Maintain proper hygiene of oral cavity.
Chlorhexidine mouthwash helpful to maintain a hygiene of mouth.

I hope this will help you.
Get well soon..
Thank you.
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What Causes Bruising And Metallic Taste In The Mouth?

Hi... Welcome to healthcare magic. As you mentioned you have problem of brushing and metalic tast in mouth that may be because of pericoronitis or gingival disease or side effect of any medicine or other reasons. Clinical examination of oral cavity give exact idea about problems. Consult a oral medicine specialist for further diagnosis. Start a treatment as per reason behind it.. Maintain proper hygiene of oral cavity. Chlorhexidine mouthwash helpful to maintain a hygiene of mouth. I hope this will help you. Get well soon.. Thank you.