
Experiencing A Nasty Taste. Getting Depressed And Worried. What Is Wrong?

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The symptoms that your mother is having can be due to dysgeusia. Dysgeusia is the distortion or decrease of the sense of taste.A very common cause is deficiency of zinc and vit B3.Try giving some multivitamin-multimineral supplements for some days and see if the symptoms persist.
If the symptoms persist then other possibilities have to be probed.These include poor oral hygiene,fungal infections on the tongue or in the mouth area,endocrine disorders like diabetes,hypothyroidism, acid reflux and anxiety attacks.
Try giving citrus juices, lemonade and foods marinated in vinegar. They not only break through the taste, but also help in saliva production that helps in washing away the odd taste. Every time she brushes her teeth, make sure she brushes her tongue also.
If the symptoms persist then consult a physician and get her blood sugar levels and thyroid hormone levels done. Also get a dental check up done.
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Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.

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