September 27, 2026
Bad Breath and a Metallic Taste in Kidney Disease
Why advanced kidney disease can cause a metallic taste and bad breath.
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Artemis Kidney Hospital Nephrology & Transplant Team
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A build-up of waste products in the blood can cause a metallic taste and an ammonia-like odour on the breath.
Good oral hygiene, rinsing the mouth, and good dialysis control can reduce it.
It is usually a late sign, but blood tests clarify the picture.
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