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Southern red said:
Anyone had heart surgery? My taste has gone metallic on everything I eat/drink
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This might help answer:

A metallic taste after heart surgery is actually a fairly common complaint, especially in the days to weeks afterwards.

Some possible reasons include:
  • Medications (especially antibiotics, some painkillers, blood pressure medicines, and blood thinners).
  • The breathing tube used during surgery, which can temporarily affect taste.
  • Dry mouth, which is common after surgery.
  • Changes in taste perception following major surgery or general anaesthetic.
  • Less commonly, zinc deficiency or other nutritional changes during recovery.
If your friend has:
  • a persistent metallic taste that isn't improving,
  • difficulty eating or drinking because of it,
  • mouth sores or signs of oral thrush,
  • or any other concerning symptoms (fever, increasing pain, wound problems),

they should mention it to their cardiac team, GP, or specialist nurse. They may want to review medications or check for other causes.

In most cases, the taste gradually improves over a few weeks
 
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