A bad taste in your mouth may be the symptom of something harmless or something serious.

Whether it’s a bitter, sour, metallic, or sweet taste the reasons behind it could be numerous.

That is why it’s a good idea to review what you’ve been eating over the past days, how you’ve been feeling, and sometimes even get to know your family’s medical history.

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will guide you into some of the causes that may be responsible for the bad taste in your mouth.

1. You could have a yeast infection.

It’s also called oral thrush, and it affects the mouth, creating white spots on the throat and tongue.

The infection is caused by a bacteria called Candida Albicans that naturally inhabits your mouth and is controlled by your immune system.

However, if your immune system weakens, this bacteria can quickly reproduce causing an infection. Apart from the bits of white on your throat, another symptom of this is a weird taste in your mouth.

2. You could be pregnant.
Apart from nausea and fatigue, a vast proportion of pregnant women complain about a metallic taste in their