Query From Oh

[Caran]

Since his operation for lung cancer he has had a nasty taste in his mouth.
It is putting him off his food.
Any idea what could be causing it?

[riptide]

If he has had chemotherapy then this probably has caused the metallic taste. I had it for a long time after mine. Everything tasted different, I completely went off all my favourite foods and I was constantly thing the drains smelled, which I was assured they did not. Took quite a while to get back to normal.

[Sqad]

riptide/anthro

\\\\He isn't on any medication and did not need any treatment after the operation.\\\

Post above by Caran

[woofgang]

not to worry Caran, but an ongoing metallic taste in his mouth was DH’s first sign of kidney issues. According to his renal team, this is quite a common thing but because there are so many other causes, the kidney possibility can be overlooked.

[Caran]

He has been diagnosed with multiple cysts on his kidneys. Also has emphysema.

[woofgang]

Caran, does he have a Renal specialist? Might be worth a mention...

[Caran]

We have chased for a renal specialist lots of times to no avail. They reckon his cysts are benign and do not need further treatment.

[Sqad]

Caran.......Renal cysts are very common and in the vast majority of cases are benign, requiring no treatment.
Woofgang is correct in that in renal disease, metallic taste in the mouth is a feature, but not in the early stages, as the symptom is due to the build up of ammonia in the latter stages of quite advanced kidney disease (Uraemia)

[Sqad]

^^^ which is not the case of your OH.

[Caran]

Thank you Sqad and everyone else who has responded.