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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

There’s no denying it: Dry, chapped, itchy lips can be uncomfortable. When your lips are irritated, you’ll likely have the impulse to scratch or lick them. But doing either will just make your lips ...

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 ...