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I was woundering what i'm lacing, I been having this like metal test in my mouth and craving for water, thats all i drink everyday i think i drink more the 5 to 6 bottles of water. please help

2007-11-25 18:23:20 · 7 answers · asked by wink_cassy 5 in Health General Health Care Other - General Health Care

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More than likely side effect from medication. Medications such as an anibiotic may cause this sort of symptom.

Taking into consideration what you have been thru lately, I would say this is the cause.

My reccomendation is to drink plenty of fluids and continue the current antibiotic treatment until its completed.

2007-11-26 00:47:23 · answer #1 · answered by aisydaisylady 4 · 1 0

Your frequent thirst might be due to Diabetes type 2. However, drinking 5-6 bottles of water is not abnormal. Actually health experts recommend 6-8 glassfuls of water a day. One of the most important functions of water is to flush out toxins and salt from the body. People who drink the right amount of liquids (distilled water, fresh fruits and vegetables and their juices) have better circulation which is most important to super-health and long life.


Water improves your mind and brain power.

The metal taste in your mouth might be due to the polluted water. Sources of heavy metal toxicity can include environmental, water supply, industrial, hobbies, and others, thus a full history of the person's work and living habits can help pinpoint potential heavy metal sources. Mercury for example might cme from the metal dental fillings.


A metallic taste in the mouth is a fairly common problem — and usually not serious. Although you don't have actual taste buds that detect metals, the perception of the taste is described as "metallic."

A metallic taste can be due to many factors. But the most common causes of a metallic taste are:

Medications such as some antibiotics, prenatal vitamins and antidepressants, as well as drugs used to treat high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis and kidney stones
Oral problems, including oral infections such as gingivitis or periodontitis, tooth infections, and poor oral hygiene
Sometimes the cause of a metallic taste can't be determined. In many cases, the problem goes away on its own after several months or longer. Proper oral hygiene can help, including regularly brushing your teeth and brushing and scraping your tongue. Done properly, dental restorations — such as fillings and inlays — are rarely the cause a metallic taste.


Water from chemically-treated public water systems, and even from many wells and springs, is likely to be loaded with poisonous chemicals and toxic trace elements. The water in our homes, offices, schools, hospitals, etc., is likely to be overloaded with zinc (from old fashioned galvanized pipes) or with copper and cadmium (from copper pipes) Or it might be due to oral thrush.caused by candida.

There are multiple etiologies of metal taste or altered taste perception. So a visit to your dentist is in order. Basically; "metal taste" could be the result of the following:

1. New restoration - the problem of "galvanism" exists if 2 dissimilar metal approximate each other (ie.silver amalgam, and gold)

2. Recent viral infection or sinus infection

3. Recent use of antibiotics

4. Trauma (closed head injury) - neurological involvement

5. Xerostomia (loss of saliva)

6. Diabetes

7. Certain medications can be associated with taste disorders

8. GERD (Gastric Esophogeal Reflux Disease)

9. Malnutrition or eating disorders


As you can see there is a large list of possible causes of "metallic taste," and to sort this problem out requires your dentist to evaluate your current medications, and recent dental and medical history.

2007-11-25 21:55:46 · answer #2 · answered by rosieC 7 · 1 0

im sorry to say this but you might have something serious if i were you i would get it checked pronto.. cuzz i was watching tv and this little kid craved salt and water and peed alot he had some serious problem with one of his organs.. so get it checked dont listen to anyone who says otheriwse because who will know better than your own doctor? and lets say if you do listen to the people who give you all this detailed info that its normal and all these internet websites that prove there facts and if you do have a problem which god forbid you do then youll regret to have listened to them and wasted this time not being 100% sure everything was okay... good luck and i hope nothing wrong

2007-11-25 18:31:21 · answer #3 · answered by Found love... 2 · 1 0

Seems like your body is lacking iron... They say that when a person lacks iron they crave ice (or water)....

2007-11-25 18:26:22 · answer #4 · answered by Alicia H 3 · 1 0

you should go see a doctor. you might have a iron defenciy or something of that sort. it could be serious problem.

2007-11-25 18:25:43 · answer #5 · answered by Bre 2 · 1 0

You could also be diabetic. Go see a doctor.

2007-11-25 18:32:13 · answer #6 · answered by Peter P 4 · 2 0

don't know, sorry, but your question is lacking a k.

2007-11-25 18:25:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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