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What Causes Tastelessness Upon Eating Anything?
Dear Doctor: I have been experiencing tasting problems for a few weeks, everything I eat taste plain after the first bite. especially fruits, any kind of fruit, just tasteless, or become uncomfortable plain tastes. other parts of the body seem ok, no problems with stomach, digestion, etc. what is wrong with my tone or mouth? thanks.
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Thu, 7 Jul 2016
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Hi,
You need to get your CT brain done as this might be associated with palsy of facial nerve as one of its branches supplies the tongue and its taste sensations. Consult your neurologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
You need to get your CT brain done as this might be associated with palsy of facial nerve as one of its branches supplies the tongue and its taste sensations. Consult your neurologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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