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Taste Disorders

Dysgeusia is described as an unpleasant taste frequently occurring in the absence of obvious stimulation, i.e., no food in the mouth when this occurs. This may occur because of an abnormal source of stimulation within the nerves in the mouth. A reduced ability to taste (hypogeusia) can be total (decreased sensitivity to all tastants); partial (decreased sensitivity to some, but not all, tastants); specific hypogeusia (decreased sensitivity to only one or a very limited number of tastants).

Loss of taste sensitivity occurs as a result of interference between the tastant to the taste buds. Causes for this interference can result from bacteria, medication, dental injury, neoplasms, and trauma.

At the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, a thorough initial neurological evaluation is performed. Additional diagnostic testing may also need to be performed to clarify a diagnosis and to help manage and treat this condition.

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