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Changes in taste sensations can result from various medical conditions. One reasonably common cause is acid reflux where stomach acid is regurgitated into the mouth giving a bad taste that can be described as an acid taste or metallic taste; refer to the symptoms of refux or heartburn. Another possibility is an infectious oral virus that may damage the tongue's sensory cells and result in changes to taste. Other mouth or tongue disorders, including mouth ulcers, are a possibility. Taste changes can also accompany other general types of illness, such as a fever, and these other symptoms need to be investigated for their cause. Various other causes of taste changes are possible; always seek prompt professional medical diagnosis for these symptoms....more »
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Loss of taste.
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causes of Loss of taste as a symptom include:
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causes of Loss of taste
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Complete or severe loss of the subjective sense of taste, frequently accompanied by OLFACTION DISORDERS.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
The list of organs typically affected by Loss of taste may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Loss of taste mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Loss of taste. Of the 64 causes of Loss of taste that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Loss of taste' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Loss of taste, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
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Dysgeusia, Hypogeusia, Parageusia, Taste disturbance
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Medical Conditions associated with Loss of taste:
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Symptoms related to Loss of taste:
Loss of smell (67 causes), Taste symptoms (94 causes), Tongue symptoms (430 causes), Mouth symptoms (6864 causes), Bad tastes (62 causes), Foul tastes (62 causes), Bitter tastes (62 causes), Tongue infection, Glossitis (55 causes), Oral candidiasis (30 causes), Excessive smoking, Poor oral hygiene, Tooth infection (8 causes), Dental cavities (91 causes), Ear nerve injury, Ear infections, Ear surgery
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