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The term “ageusia” refers to the total loss of your sense of taste. Ageusia may be caused by infections, certain medications, nutritional deficiencies or other factors. Loss of sense of taste is also a possible symptom of COVID-19.
Oct 24, 2023 · Ageusia is the total loss of your sense of taste. It’s rare and only occurs in one to two people out of every 1,000. This disorder can be a symptom of many different medical conditions. Ageusia...
Jun 11, 2024 · True loss of taste (ageusia) is rare. Many conditions can interfere with taste, but it usually returns when the cause is resolved. Loss of taste can be a sign of COVID-19 or another viral...
Sep 27, 2024 · For many, losing the sense of smell (anosmia) or taste (ageusia) brings to mind one thing: COVID-19. Though this can be a sign of COVID infection, there are a lot of conditions that can affect your sense of smell or taste. Changes in smell and taste sensation are more common than most people realize.
- Aunna Pourang, MD
Sep 17, 2013 · Taste disturbances can be classified into 4 main categories: hypogeusia (decreased sensitivity to taste modalities), dysgeusia (taste confusion), phantogeusia (phantom taste) and ageusia (loss of taste).
Taste changes may include the complete loss of taste (ageusia), partial loss of taste (hypogeusia), a distorted sense of taste (dysgeusia), such as a metallic taste, or an unpleasant or revolting taste (cacogeusia). A decrease in or loss of taste is common in older adults.
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When you lose your sense of smell — due to age, a health problem or a medicine — foods can seem tasteless or bland. Losing taste and smell can be an early symptom of a COVID-19 infection. A complete loss of smell (anosmia) or loss of taste (ageusia) is rare.