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What Does An Altered Sense Of Taste Indicate?
I have a funny feeling in the back of my mouth/roof. It's not a bad taste it's more like feeling but yet it does seem to have a funny kinda taste that i can not describe. it happened just moments ago after I had drank a bottle of water. it seems to be going away, but it was the weirdest thing that I had never felt before
Thu, 8 Mar 2018
Hello,
As per your query, you have altered sense of taste which can be due to many reasons like acid reflux, poor oral hygiene, oral infection like gingivitis, nervous system dysfunction and could be due to bowel obstruction.
I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper diagnosis. The doctor may order endoscopy or x-ray of digestive tract. The doctor may refer you to oral pathologist or ENT specialist.
For now, maintain proper oral hygiene, eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Also drink green tea thrice a day.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
As per your query, you have altered sense of taste which can be due to many reasons like acid reflux, poor oral hygiene, oral infection like gingivitis, nervous system dysfunction and could be due to bowel obstruction.
I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper diagnosis. The doctor may order endoscopy or x-ray of digestive tract. The doctor may refer you to oral pathologist or ENT specialist.
For now, maintain proper oral hygiene, eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Also drink green tea thrice a day.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Hello,
Well, if the funny taste is not associated with any symptoms then it is probably due to improper oral hygiene that can cause increased deposits of debris over the back of the tongue.
So, first of all examine your tongue and see if there is any yellowish or whitish layer on the back of tongue.
If it is present, you can clean it with a tongue scraper and also gargle with 1:1 solution of hydrogen peroxide and water.
Use a soft toothbrush to clean your tongue. Drink plenty of water and eat hard foods like carrots and apples.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
Well, if the funny taste is not associated with any symptoms then it is probably due to improper oral hygiene that can cause increased deposits of debris over the back of the tongue.
So, first of all examine your tongue and see if there is any yellowish or whitish layer on the back of tongue.
If it is present, you can clean it with a tongue scraper and also gargle with 1:1 solution of hydrogen peroxide and water.
Use a soft toothbrush to clean your tongue. Drink plenty of water and eat hard foods like carrots and apples.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
I find this answer helpful
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