I have a strange mint taste in the back of the throat. Kindly help.

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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 a number of 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.

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