Suggest Treatment For Ageusia

Posted on Tue, 24 Jan 2017

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Question : i have always had great taste buds i never smoked the last six months i have had a problem with tasting almost lost all i always have a frog in my throat i have told the doctor but he has not given me a reason it is very frustrating especially because i am a cook can you help me please

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
GERD/salivary gland infection/poor oral hygiene;sinusitis to rule out...

Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,

I am sorry for the problems with are facing with loss of taste.

There are various factors affecting loss of taste including:
- gastroesophageal reflux
- salivary gland infection
- poor oral hygiene
- sinusitis

So, to my opinion, you should discuss with your doctor to start running further tests in order to determine the right diagnosis:
- upper endoscopy and consultation with gastroenterologist
- oral/dental examination by dentist
- sinus X-ray

After getting the tests reports, we can discuss for best treatment strategy in your case.
For the moment, discuss my suggestions with your doctor and keep good oral hygiene.

Hope this helped.
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar