by Amphetamine is alone again on November 9th, 2008

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My Mum is finding all food tastes too salty. Is this a symptom of something?

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by Moodswinga on November 10th, 2008
http://remedies.instah.com/ear-nose-throat-ailments/home-remedies-for-salty-taste-in-mouth/

I will sum it up for u:
can be caused by
-dehydration: lack water

-Salivary gland diseases:Those who suffer from salivary gland diseases like Sjogren’s syndrome or bacterial infection of the salivary glands also sometimes suffer from salty taste in mouth.

-Tear ducts cause salty taste: Tear ducts, which drain into the nasal cavity often, drain down via back of the throat leading to a salty taste in mouth.

-Nutritional deficiency can also cause salty taste- In rare cases salty taste syndrome could also occur due to nutritional deficiency, endocrine disorder or even neurological problems.

-A sinus infection can also lead to a salty taste in mouth.

-Doctors often refer to epilepsy, migraine and brain tumor as possible reasons of salty taste in mouth.

Pls go see a doctor if symtoms persist after having enough water. Get well soon.
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by LarryH54 on November 10th, 2008
Does 'all food' include fresh fruits and vegetables? Modern pre-packaged foods often really ARE too salty. If she's had too much salt recently, she will indeed be sensitive to any additional salt content.
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- No, but all food she makes herself, food in resturants, anything 'made', regardless of by whom or where
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  by Amphetamine is alone again on November 10th, 2008
- I stopped using salt as a cooking aid decades ago. You get plenty without even trying these days.
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  by LarryH54 on November 11th, 2008
- She doesnt at all.
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  by Amphetamine is alone again on November 11th, 2008
- In that case, I agree with the others. She should see a doctor.
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  by LarryH54 on November 12th, 2008
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by UnIqU3 sW@gG on November 10th, 2008
Maybe shes dehydrated???
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by kenken on October 5th, 2009
Amphetamine-what did this turn out to be?
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- We went on the dehydrated theory, she's terrible, barely drinks anything at all so she started drinking more. Not sure if its better though. She's not said anything recently, so I assume she's not finding it anymore.
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  by Amphetamine is alone again on October 6th, 2009
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