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What Causes Loss Of Taste After A Surgery?

After my father went throu surgery to put trech in he lost his taste, everything tastes bitter. But he can smell everything fine. Also, he produces a lot of salvia constantly. He was intubated for 5 days, breathing machine. Sedated for 7 days and undergone curse of stertorous and antibiotics. Will his taste buds cone back?
Tue, 30 Oct 2018
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Hi,

There is nothing to get worried. Loss of taste is due to medications he is taking. It will be fine within few weeks. Drink lots of water and do proper brushing of teeth once he is out of breathing machine. He will be fine. Keep calm and stay happy. Thank You and have a healthy day.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Rohit S. Menon,
Dentist
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What Causes Loss Of Taste After A Surgery?

Hi, There is nothing to get worried. Loss of taste is due to medications he is taking. It will be fine within few weeks. Drink lots of water and do proper brushing of teeth once he is out of breathing machine. He will be fine. Keep calm and stay happy. Thank You and have a healthy day. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohit S. Menon, Dentist