Your last meal is usually to blame if there’s a bad taste lingering in your mouth — but it could also be a sign you’re sick.

Khaberni - An unusual taste in the mouth, whether bitter or sour, is not just a fleeting annoyance, but may represent an ...

Unusual changes in how food tastes are often overlooked. A bitter aftertaste, metallic sensation, or sudden dullness in ...

Allergic contact cheilitis (ACC) is allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) affecting lips. It causes swelling, inflammation, and possibly scaly skin. The term “cheilitis” refers to short- or long-term ...

ATLANTA -- The parents of a young Georgia woman battling a flesh-eating bacterial infection said Monday they've learned to read lips and are now able to communicate with their daughter despite a ...

Mouth sores can be a symptom of lupus or a warning sign of a lupus flare. They may or may not be painful, but they still need medical treatment. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes ...

Infections, injuries, jaw problems, and cancer can all cause mouth pain. The location and type of pain, plus any other symptoms that occur with it, can help with identifying the cause. The pain may ...

While you’re receiving treatment for cancer, some of the drugs you take can cause painful sores to develop inside your mouth. You can also get them if you’ve had a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant ...