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What Causes Metallic Taste In Mouth?

I have suffered with Bulimia for the last 13 years. Within the past 12 months i have developed pain/ache under my right ribcage and a metallic taste on the left side of my toungue that does not seem to go. Also i have terrible bad breath. Any ideas please? Many thanks
Thu, 19 May 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that pain under the ribcage along with metallic taste in mouth and bad breath is a pointing towards a condition known as Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, also known as Acid reflux..
I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like upper G.I Endoscopy can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..
You can be advised to take Proton Pump Inhibitors like Omeprazole or Pantoprazole..
Take antacids like Milk of magnesia..
Avoid spicy food and drink plenty of water..
Always take walk after meals and take your dinner atleast 2 hours before sleep..
You should sleep with head slightly raised as compared to feet..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Metallic Taste In Mouth?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that pain under the ribcage along with metallic taste in mouth and bad breath is a pointing towards a condition known as Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, also known as Acid reflux.. I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like upper G.I Endoscopy can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised to take Proton Pump Inhibitors like Omeprazole or Pantoprazole.. Take antacids like Milk of magnesia.. Avoid spicy food and drink plenty of water.. Always take walk after meals and take your dinner atleast 2 hours before sleep.. You should sleep with head slightly raised as compared to feet.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.