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			\| name = Dysgeusia
			\| image = [[File:Zinc_gluconate.png\|thumb\|Zinc gluconate, a treatment for dysgeusia]]
			\| caption = Zinc gluconate, a treatment for dysgeusia
			\| field = [[Otorhinolaryngology]]
			\| synonyms = Parageusia
			\| symptoms = Altered taste perception
			\| causes = [[Infection]], [[medication]], [[zinc deficiency]], [[chemotherapy]], [[radiation therapy]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Clinical diagnosis]], [[taste test]]
			\| treatment = Addressing underlying cause, [[zinc supplementation]]
			\| frequency = Common
			}}
	== Dysgeusia ==		== Dysgeusia ==

	'''Dysgeusia''' is a condition characterized by a distortion or alteration of the sense of taste. It is often associated with ageusia, which is the complete lack of taste, and hypogeusia, which is a decrease in taste sensitivity.		'''Dysgeusia''' is a condition characterized by a distortion or alteration of the sense of taste. It is often associated with ageusia, which is the complete lack of taste, and hypogeusia, which is a decrease in taste sensitivity.

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	== Causes ==		== Causes ==

	[[Dysgeusia]] can be caused by a variety of factors, including certain medications, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, certain diseases and conditions, and aging. Some of the most common causes include:		[[Dysgeusia]] can be caused by a variety of factors, including certain medications, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, certain diseases and conditions, and aging. Some of the most common causes include:

	* [[Chemotherapy]] and [[radiation therapy]]		* [[Chemotherapy]] and [[radiation therapy]]
	* Certain medications, such as some [[antibiotics]], [[antidepressants]], and [[blood pressure medications]]		* Certain medications, such as some [[antibiotics]], [[antidepressants]], and [[blood pressure medications]]
	* Certain diseases and conditions, such as [[diabetes]], [[thyroid disorders]], [[Sjogren's syndrome]], and [[Bell's palsy]]		* Certain diseases and conditions, such as [[diabetes]], [[thyroid disorders]], [[Sjogren's syndrome]], and [[Bell's palsy]]
	* Aging, which can cause a natural decrease in taste sensitivity		* Aging, which can cause a natural decrease in taste sensitivity

	== Symptoms ==		== Symptoms ==

	The main symptom of dysgeusia is a persistent abnormal taste sensation. This can range from a metallic or bitter taste to a complete loss of taste. Other symptoms can include a decreased appetite and weight loss.		The main symptom of dysgeusia is a persistent abnormal taste sensation. This can range from a metallic or bitter taste to a complete loss of taste. Other symptoms can include a decreased appetite and weight loss.

	== Diagnosis ==		== Diagnosis ==

	Diagnosis of dysgeusia typically involves a thorough medical history and physical examination. The doctor may also order certain tests, such as blood tests, to rule out underlying conditions that may be causing the taste distortion.		Diagnosis of dysgeusia typically involves a thorough medical history and physical examination. The doctor may also order certain tests, such as blood tests, to rule out underlying conditions that may be causing the taste distortion.

	== Treatment ==		== Treatment ==

	Treatment for dysgeusia depends on the underlying cause. If the cause is a certain medication, the doctor may recommend changing or stopping the medication. If the cause is a certain disease or condition, treating that disease or condition may help improve the taste distortion. In some cases, taste may return to normal without treatment.		Treatment for dysgeusia depends on the underlying cause. If the cause is a certain medication, the doctor may recommend changing or stopping the medication. If the cause is a certain disease or condition, treating that disease or condition may help improve the taste distortion. In some cases, taste may return to normal without treatment.
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	== See also ==		== See also ==

	* [[Ageusia]]		* [[Ageusia]]
	* [[Hypogeusia]]		* [[Hypogeusia]]
	* [[Taste disorders]]		* [[Taste disorders]]

	[[Category:Medical conditions]]		[[Category:Medical conditions]]
	[[Category:Taste disorders]]		[[Category:Taste disorders]]

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== Dysgeusia ==

'''Dysgeusia''' is a condition characterized by a distortion or alteration of the sense of taste. It is often associated with ageusia, which is the complete lack of taste, and hypogeusia, which is a decrease in taste sensitivity.

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== Causes ==

[[Dysgeusia]] can be caused by a variety of factors, including certain medications, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, certain diseases and conditions, and aging. Some of the most common causes include:

* [[Chemotherapy]] and [[radiation therapy]]
* Certain medications, such as some [[antibiotics]], [[antidepressants]], and [[blood pressure medications]]
* Certain diseases and conditions, such as [[diabetes]], [[thyroid disorders]], [[Sjogren's syndrome]], and [[Bell's palsy]]
* Aging, which can cause a natural decrease in taste sensitivity

== Symptoms ==

The main symptom of dysgeusia is a persistent abnormal taste sensation. This can range from a metallic or bitter taste to a complete loss of taste. Other symptoms can include a decreased appetite and weight loss.

== Diagnosis ==

Diagnosis of dysgeusia typically involves a thorough medical history and physical examination. The doctor may also order certain tests, such as blood tests, to rule out underlying conditions that may be causing the taste distortion.

== Treatment ==

Treatment for dysgeusia depends on the underlying cause. If the cause is a certain medication, the doctor may recommend changing or stopping the medication. If the cause is a certain disease or condition, treating that disease or condition may help improve the taste distortion. In some cases, taste may return to normal without treatment.

== See also ==

* [[Ageusia]]
* [[Hypogeusia]]
* [[Taste disorders]]

[[Category:Medical conditions]]
[[Category:Taste disorders]]

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