Metallic taste is a very common symptom in Diabetes mellitus women. Although many women patients suffer from it, only a few patients know clearly what Metallic taste is, the causes, the symptoms of Metallic taste and other information about it.
A metallic taste is a distorted sense of taste in your mouth. A metallic, bitter or foul taste in the mouth is also referred to as dysgeusia. A lack of or change in taste can be due to anything that interferes with the normal taste process. Taste and the flavors you perceive are the result of a combination of the sense of smell and sensory neurons in your taste buds, which tell the brain what substances you taste (sweet, salty, sour and bitter).
Common conditions that can impair your sense of taste include a stuffy nose due to allergies or the common cold, a sinus infection, and certain medications. A metallic taste during pregnancy is a fairly common complaint as well.
Some symptoms of metallic taste are as follow: Bad breath, Bleeding gums, Change in facial movements due to facial nerve dysfunction, Dry mouth, Excessive salivation, Flu-like symptoms (fatigue, fever, sore throat, headache, cough, aches and pains), Loss of appetite, Poor sense of smell, Stuffy nose, Swollen or inflamed tonsils, Vomiting
Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition
In some cases, a metallic taste can indicate a serious or life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Such as Change in consciousness, alertness, or confusion, Inability to swallow, High fever, Paralysis or, drooping of the face, Respiratory or breathing problems, such as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, labored breathing, wheezing, not breathing, or choking, Slurred speech, Sudden swelling of the mouth, lips or tongue. Patients need pay much attention about the symptoms mentioned above.
All in all, women Diabetes mellitus patients suffer from the metallic taste is a common but serious conditions, you need ask for effective treatment to stop them. Such as Immunotherapy therapy, which is the most advanced treatment for diabetes and it brings new hope for people suffer from diabetes for many years.
