Dysgeusia or parageusia refers to a metallic (or funny) taste even though nothing is in the mouth. It can sometimes occur with fatigue. Causes include medication use, hay fever, pregnancy, kidney ...

Chemotherapy can cause various unpleasant side effects. Some people may experience what is known as metal mouth. While it is not serious, it can impact a person’s quality of life. Chemotherapy can ...

Does your mouth taste like you’ve been munching on old coins? There’s a medical name for that: dysgeusia, a condition that can make your mouth taste metallic, salty, or rancid. When you think about ...

A sore tongue or recurring mouth ulcers could be your body’s way of warning that you’re missing an essential vitamin.

Babies can develop mouth ulcers for many reasons. They often heal naturally in 7 to 14 days but may require medical attention if there are many, they spread, or your baby has other symptoms like a ...

Erythema multiforme is an immune-mediated skin condition that may develop inside the mouth. Oral symptoms can include lesions on the lips and blisters and erosions on the gums and palate. Various ...

Cat Lafuente is an editor who lives in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Previously, Cat worked as a book editor for a reference publisher, after she obtained her master's degree in religion from the ...