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What Causes Severe Nose Bleed And Salty Taste In Mouth?
Two weeks ago I had radio. Iodine treatment following thyroid surgery which took ten hours. Everything I eat or drink tastes salty. Also, my entire mouth tastes salty. It is worse following sa very heavy nose bleed two days ago.Is this par for the cause?I am 84 incidentally.
Mon, 1 Oct 2018
Hello,
It is a side effect of radioactive iodine. You need to contact your physician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist
It is a side effect of radioactive iodine. You need to contact your physician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist
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