This term is used to describe damage to a type of cartilage in the knee. The ends of the three bones in the knee joint are covered with what is know as articular cartilage, a tough, elastic material that helps absorb shock and allows the knee joint to move smoothly.he ends of the three bones in the knee joint are covered with what is know as articular cartilage, a tough, elastic material that helps absorb shock and allows the knee joint to move smoothly.
Dehydration as a cause of a salty taste in the mouth The most probable cause of a salty taste in the mouth is simply dehydration. The more dehydrated a person is, the more concentrated the chemicals are that are in saliva.
Most occurrences of a constant abnormal salty taste in the mouth is linked to smoking, which greatly increases the rate of salivary gland infections. Post-nasal drip is also very common and can result in a bad, salty taste in the mouth, which is especially pronounced if the drip is caused by eye drops. The few medical conditions that could result in a salty taste in the mouth each have much more obvious symptoms that are noted first.