Metallic Tastes In Mouth

What Causes Metallic Taste Sensation?

Metallic taste sensation can have various causes, ranging in severity from 'very minor' to 'serious'.  Finding the true cause means ruling out or confirming each possibility – in other words, diagnosis.

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Diagnosis is usually a complex process due to the sheer number of possible causes and related symptoms.  In order to diagnose metallic taste sensation, we could:

  • Research the topic
  • Find a doctor with the time
  • Use a diagnostic computer system.
The process is the same, whichever method is used.

Step 1: List all Possible Causes

We begin by identifying the disease conditions which have "metallic taste sensation" as a symptom.  Here are six possibilities:
  • Mercury Toxicity
  • Lichen Planus
  • Tonsil Stones
  • Chronic Fatigue-Fibromyalgia
  • Selenium Need
  • Liver Congestion

Step 2: Build a Symptom Checklist

We then identify all possible symptoms and risk factors of each possible cause, and check the ones that apply:
somewhat disturbed sleep
very pale stools
positive results from coffee enemas
morning stiffness lasting hours
high current exposure to solvents
numb/burning/tingling extremities
low energy/stamina
severe vision disturbances
poor mental clarity
liver/gallbladder cleanses help
oily/sticky stools
chronic mild mouth soreness/sores
... and more than 110 others

Step 3: Rule Out or Confirm each Possible Cause

A differential diagnosis of your symptoms and risk factors finds the likely cause of metallic taste sensation:
Cause Probability Status
Mercury Toxicity 94% Confirm
Chronic Fatigue-Fibromyalgia 52% Possible
Liver Congestion 25% Unlikely
Selenium Need 5% Ruled out
Tonsil Stones 5% Ruled out
Lichen Planus 2% Ruled out
* This is a simple example to illustrate the process

Arriving at a Correct Diagnosis

The Analyst™ is our online diagnosis tool that learns all about you through a straightforward process of multi-level questioning, providing diagnosis at the end.

If you indicate mouth problems, The Analyst™ will ask further questions including this one:
Do you ever have a metallic taste in your mouth?
Possible responses:
→ No / rarely / don't know
→ Yes, some
→ Yes, significant
Based on your response to this question, which may indicate metallic taste in mouth, The Analyst™ will consider possibilities such as:
Oral Lichen Planus

A metallic taste or a reduction in taste sensation may be present if the tongue is affected.

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