What is causing salty taste in mouth?

iler · Newbie Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Posts: 20

You would not believe me when I say what kind of problems I am experiencing.
I'm 23 year old female and I got this strange problem that is hunting me for over than four months.
I have a salty taste in my mouth that won't go away. Everything i eat taste salty as well.
It doesn't matter how many times I brush my teeth (and tongue) or what I eat or drink, the salty taste won't go away.
I really don’t know what could cause this kind of symptoms.
Can you tell me what causes this and if I should see my doctor?
Please help!

piland · Silver Member Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Posts: 279

Like you said, this is a very strange and unusual problem but nothing that can't be medically explained.
There are a few possible explanations for your problem. This kind of condition is called Phantom taste. I’ll try to name some possible reasons.
The chemical composition of saliva may change in response to hydration. If this is the case, you could relieve your symptoms by taking more fluid and dilute it.
You could also be experiencing some sinus problems.
Bacterial sinusitis, for example, can cause bad breath and a foul taste in one's mouth.
I don’t know do are you familiar with the fact that tears are also very salty.
The tear ducts drain into the nasal cavity and once tears enter the nasal cavity, they drain down the back of the throat.
So, like you see, it can be numerous reasons that can lead to your problem. Try to eliminate one by one and there is your solution.

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I have also experienced a salty taste all the time with altered taste with all foods especially sweets. I have been to my primary care who took blood work and all was fine, an Ear Nose and Throat doctor who took vitamin deficiency tests and a MRI to exclude a stroke or brain tumor. All were fine. Also I saw a Neurologist who is now taking more blood work for dry mouth syndrome and I am also going out of my mind. This has been going on for 6 weeks and I sympathize with you. I do find that chewing sugar free gum helps and water with lemon. Also I would suggest getting tested for vitamin B-12 and Zinc. If anyone else has this problem please help us. I want to be able to taste food again and enjoy it. I am 57 years old and never had anything like this in my life. I am also gettting more and more depressed. Good Luck to you. :(

artsyjennifer · Newbie Joined: 21 Jul 2006 Posts: 1

I have had the same problem, only it started because my salivary glands were swollen below my tongue and under my chin. I went to an oral surgeon my friend who's a dentist suggested, and he put me on antibiotics and steroids to see if the problem would clear up. I've had dry-mouth and a salty taste in my mouth almost since the beginning of the problem. (Almost all of July) The swelling is gone, so it seems to be a little better, but the salty taste and dry mouth is still there. I'm hoping it will go away without anymore drastic measures. Hope your problem clears up too!

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I HAVE ALSO HAD A SALTY TASTE IN MY MOUTH FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS NOW. THIS IS DRIVING ME CRAZY. NO MATTER WHAT I EAT IT STILL STAYS SALTY TASTING. I FEEL LIKE I AM EATING ROCK SALT ALL THE TIME. I TRY TO EAT SWEET THINGS HOPING IT WILL CHANGE THE TASTE IN MY MOUTH BUT IT DOESN'T HELP AT ALL. IF ANYONE FINDS OUT WHAT TO DO ABOUT THIS I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT. IF I DO I WILL BE SURE TO PASS THE WORD ON.... Crying or Very sad

Mlucas · Newbie Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 1

I have the same problem periodically, and find that a change in diet seems to help. Eliminate coffee/tea, salt, alcohol from your diet, and drink extra water. This should help over a week or two.

charday68 · Newbie Joined: 12 Sep 2006 Posts: 2

Did anyone ever find out what is causing this????
I have been having the same proplem for the past 3 days.
Ihave a salty taste in my mouth that will not go away.
Iwent to my Dr and she put me on a decongestant, she says it may be from a post nasal drip. I do not see it, but I will try anything.

charday68 · Newbie Joined: 12 Sep 2006 Posts: 2

Did you ever find out what was causing this for you????
I am having same proplem.
I am dying to know why this is happening, ther has to be something that causes this.
I feel like someone poured a box of salt in my mouth.

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My brother has had a cough for three months, although he has no infection. He coughs white mucus and is left with a salty taste in his mouth. He has been diagnosed with an irregular heart beat and is taking medication to thin his blood so he can be treated. Is there a connection with the heart problem and the salty mouth? What should he do?

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Yeah.. My lower lip and back teeth are starting to taste salty as well...

And not being able to find out what is causing it is really leaving a bad taste in my mouth.

What is causing salty taste in mouth?

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