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It may be a form of neuropathy caused by medications or an illness. You should report this to your doctor. Also, try Biotene moisturizers (sold in stores like Longs, Target, Safeway, etc. and online), toothpaste, gum, and sprays. Keeping your mouth moist is important to prevent infection (thrush and/or bacteria), dental caries, or other damage to your mouth/tongue. Sugar makes it worse--do not turn to hardcandy or gums that contain sugar. Drink plenty of water, too, but this alone will not help. It may also be called, "burning mouth," which gets worse throughout the day and causes a burned or salty taste in the mouth that it is often accompanied by discomfort. Good luck and take care.
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I don't know the answer to your question. I just have somethings for you to consider. Does this happen on a daily basis, or on intervals? Does your tongue or part of it ever look white - that means the tastebuds have died. (get a tongue scraper). Also, you may wish to look into tonsil stones or Tonsilloliths.
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Gastroesophogal reflux disease can cause the salty taste (even when no pain is present). Do you suffer from frequent episodes of heartburn? I have in the past.
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Some medicines can make everything taste odd.
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a metallic taste is a vitamin or mineral deficiency - I can't quite remember which one but I think it is iron or magnesium. Haven't got a clue about salt taste though.
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you could be pregnant.
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Sometimes, chemotherapy may cause a salty or metallic taste.
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I had these symptoms when I was pregnant.
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Many antidepressants could cause the metallic taste.
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You could have Chemical Sensitivities.
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I heard somewhere it could be a leaking filling.
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It could be small amounts of blood in the mouth, blood tastes coppery and salty.
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