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Metallic taste

A metallic taste is not usually serious. What you can do to get rid of it will depend on the cause.

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A metallic taste is not usually serious. What you can do to get rid of it will depend on the cause.

Common causes of a metallic taste

There are lots of possible causes of a metallic taste in the mouth.

Common causes include:

  • gum disease
  • taking certain medicines, like metronidazole or zopiclone
  • cancer treatments, like chemotherapy and radiotherapy
  • colds, sinus infections and other airway problems
  • indigestion
  • being pregnant

Sometimes, a lost or changed sense of smell can cause a metallic taste in your mouth.

How to get rid of a metallic taste

If you have a metallic taste in your mouth, what you can do to get rid of it depends on what's causing it. It will sometimes go away by itself.

Common causes of metallic taste and what to do

Cause What you can do

Gum disease

Regularly brush your teeth, use dental floss, have a dental check-up every 6 months

Taking certain medicines

Speak to a pharmacist for advice – do not stop taking prescribed medicine without medical advice

Chemotherapy or radiotherapy

Eat stronger tasting food like ginger and spices, and suck on boiled sweets

Colds and other problems with your airways

The taste should go away once the problem has cleared up

Indigestion

The taste should go away after treating indigestion

Being pregnant

The taste is usually temporary and clears up by itself

See a GP if:

  • you have a metallic taste that does not go away
  • the metallic taste has no obvious cause
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Joao Silva

General medicine 6 years exp.

Dr. João Silva is a physician with training and experience in the field of General and Family Medicine, dedicated to providing healthcare focused on the well-being and quality of life of his patients. Throughout his professional career, he has developed broad clinical competencies, striving to maintain a medical practice based on scientific evidence and continuous knowledge updates.

Between 2013 and 2019, he completed the Integrated Master's Degree in Medicine at the Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences in Porto, where he acquired a solid academic and clinical education.

Subsequently, between January 2021 and December 2021, he completed the General Internship at the Entre Douro e Vouga Hospital Center in Santa Maria da Feira, where he had the opportunity to work in different hospital settings and deepen his competencies in several areas of medicine.

From January 2022 until March 2026, he works as a Resident Physician in General and Family Medicine at USF Salvador Machado in Oliveira de Azeméis, developing clinical activities in primary healthcare, follow-up of chronic patients, and health promotion in the community.

Complementing his medical training, Dr. João Silva also completed a Postgraduate Degree in Continuing and Palliative Care at CESPU, strengthening his preparation in the comprehensive approach to patient care, especially in situations requiring prolonged care and multidisciplinary support.

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