An Overview of Dysgeusia

Dysgeusia is a condition in which a person’s perception of taste is altered. Everything seems sweet, sour, bitter, or metallic. Impaired tastes can take many forms:


Types of Dysgeusia

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  • Hypogeusia: which is a reduced or diminshed sense of task.
  • Aguesia: which is a complete loss of taste.
  • Aliaguesia: when a typically pleasant-tasting food or drink begins to taste unpleasant.
  • Phantoguesia: tasting something that is not actually there or hallucinating a particular taste.

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What are the causes of Dysgeusia?

  • Infection: Bacterial, viral, or fungal infections in the teeth, gums, mouth, and throat can lead to inflammation.
  • Inflammation: swelling of the tongue.
  • Vitamin or mineral deficiencies
  • Dry mouth: xerostomia, diuretics, radiation therapy for cancer.
  • Medication side effects: antibiotics, diuretics, ACE Inhibitors.
  • Nerve damage: Bell palsy
  • Neurological disorder.
  • Metabolic disorders: kidney diseases, diabetes.
  • Tobacco usage.
  • GERD
  • Ageing

What are the symptoms of dysgeusia?

  • Food has lost its characteristic sweetness or saltiness.
  • Food that used to taste good now tastes bad.
  • Food tastes metallic.
  • A taste is present in the mouth despite not eating anything.

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What are the treatments for dysgeusia?

  • Specific multivitamins.
  • Drinking plenty of water.
  • Stop smoking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What hormone causes dysgeusia?

Progesterone can sometimes result in dysgeusia, which can change how things taste.

What vitamin deficiency causes dysgeusia?

Not having enough zinc in your body can lead to dysgeusia, which changes how you taste things.

How do you relieve dysgeusia?

To alleviate dysgeusia, you can tackle the root causes, such as zinc deficiency or hormonal changes, and seek advice from a healthcare professional.

What is the difference between dysgeusia and parageusia?

Dysgeusia occurs when one's sense of taste is off, usually due to health issues or treatments. Parageusia, on the other hand, is all about tasting weird things, like metal or something gross.

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