What Are the Causes of Metallic Taste?
The usual causes of metallic taste run from simple reasons down to complicated health issues. Generally, the metallic taste is due to the following causes: • The most common cause of metallic taste is due to frequent taking of prenatal vitamins, antidepressants, antibiotics, and medicines for kidney stones, sexually transmitted infection treatment, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer. See also: Acid reflux kidney stones • Poor oral hygiene or having oral conditions such as gingivitis, tooth decays and infections, and periodontitis • Peptic ulcer • Food allergy • Copper overdose • Mercury and lead poisoning • Burning mouth syndrome • Iodine intoxication • Bleeding gums.
