Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I am 24 years old, weigh 123 lbs, and am 5 feet, 3 inches tall. I have been having a strange menthol-minty taste at the back of my throat and chest. I do not have any other symptoms. It starts after I eat something, and the progressively gets worse throughout the day. My throat does not hurt, and I rarely cough. I currently take Tri-Previfem.
Please help.
Thank you.
Hi,
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I am here to help you get the best medical advice.
A minty taste in the throat or chest can be due to a number of reasons. GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), pregnancy, viral infections, neurological disorders, or metabolic disorders can cause a minty or sweet taste in the mouth. Since you have mentioned that it usually occurs after you eat, it is probably due to GERD.
It is a common condition in which the acid from the stomach moves back into the esophagus during digestion, and causes some symptoms like burning, pain in the chest, and a minty taste in the throat. Try eating small meals. Do not lie immediately after eating.
If it gets worse at night, try sleeping with the head elevated. Eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly. Also, take a urine pregnancy test. I suggest you take Omeprazole 40 mg (antacid), one capsule daily in the morning, before your breakfast. Consult your doctor and take the medicine accordingly. If it does not help, try contacting a physician for a thorough evaluation.
I hope this information helps provide some insight into your symptoms. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns.
Thank you.
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