When I wake up in the morning, there's a slight metallic taste of blood in my mouth, and sometimes it's a little red when I spit. I'm very scared, but could it be related to the flu I've had, or is it something more serious? Should I go to the hospital, and which department?
I had the same thing happen after a bout of the flu; I always had this metallic taste in my mouth and something like a light blood taste. I went to an ENT specialist, and it turned out it was drainage from my sinuses. I think you should have it checked out; it could be something simple, but don't neglect it.
I don't understand why you're still asking here in such a situation. If you're saying you're spitting blood, you need to go to the doctor directly. Are you going to get accurate information from here? Don't wait this long for everything.
If this happens especially in the mornings and you've had a cold beforehand, it could be an allergic or infection-related issue. However, since it could also be a problem related to the lungs or stomach, you should consult an internal medicine specialist or an ENT doctor for evaluation.
Thank you friends for the answers, actually this situation has been with me for a week. It's more intense in the mornings as I mentioned, not much during the day. I had a bad chill, so I'm suspecting it's the flu, but I'm not completely sure.
So do you smoke or do you have any other complaints like reflux? Because sometimes these types of bleeding can also be stomach-related, so don't overlook that.
I think it's very risky to overlook serious issues like this. Especially as women, we tend to postpone our health, with excuses like work or busyness. Go after your own health directly, and don't relax without taking action.
Waking up in the morning and experiencing that feeling is already enough to stress you out. Plus, it lingers in your mind all day long, and you keep thinking, 'I wonder why this is happening?' You definitely should get it checked out because this stress will affect you even worse 😅
