Ageusia
Taste Disorders
Nuclear bilateral Bell's palsy and ageusia associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pulmonary infection. (1/13)
This case report describes a case of nuclear bilateral Bell's palsy and ageusia associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. Magnetic resonance imaging evidenced T2-weighted hyper-intense protuberantial lesions. Such topography leading to a nuclear palsy contrasts with previously reported infectious diplegia involving only peripheral facial nerves, and has not yet been described in the spectrum of M. pneumoniae post-infectious neurological manifestations. (+info)Transient hemiageusia in cerebrovascular lateral pontine lesions. (2/13)
Knowledge of human central taste pathways is largely based on textbook (anatomical dissections) and animal (electrophysiology in vivo) data. It is only recently that further functional insight into human central gustatory pathways has been achieved. Magnetic resonance imaging studies, especially selective imaging of vascular, tumoral, or inflammatory lesions in humans has made this possible. However, some questions remain, particularly regarding the exact crossing site of human gustatory afferences. We present a patient with a pontine stroke after a vertebral artery thrombosis. The patient had infarctions in areas supplied by the anterior inferior cerebellar artery and showed vertical diplopia, right sided deafness, right facial palsy, and transient hemiageusia. A review of the sparse literature of central taste disorders and food preference changes after strokes with a focus on hemiageusia cases is provided. This case offers new evidence suggesting that the central gustatory pathway in humans runs ipsilaterally within the pons and crosses at a higher, probably midbrain level. In patients with central lesions, little attention has been given to taste disorders. They may often go unnoticed by the physician and/or the patient. Central lesions involving taste pathways seem to generate perceptions of quantitative taste disorders (hemiageusia or hypogeusia), in contrast to peripheral gustatory lesions that are hardly recognised as quantitative but sometimes as qualitative (dysgeusia) taste disorders by patients. (+info)Construction of a taste-blind medaka fish and quantitative assay of its preference-aversion behavior. (3/13)
(+info)Bilateral limbic system destruction in man. (4/13)
(+info)A randomized phase III prospective trial of bethanechol to prevent mucositis, candidiasis, and taste loss in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy: a secondary analysis. (5/13)
The aim of this study was to determine the impact of bethanechol administration concomitant to radiotherapy (RT) on oral mucositis, candidiasis and taste loss. We performed a secondary analysis of a previously conducted prospective randomized trial which evaluated the effect of bethanechol on salivary gland dysfunction before, during, and after RT for head and neck cancer (HNC), in comparison to artificial saliva. Mucositis, candidiasis and taste loss were analyzed in 36 patients. Mucositis was scored using the World Health Organization (WHO) method; candidiasis was diagnosed by means of clinical examination, whereas taste loss was assessed by the patients' subjective report of absence of taste. No significant differences were observed between groups in relation to frequency and severity of mucositis or frequency of candidiasis and taste loss. In conclusion, bethanechol does not appear to reduce the incidence of mucositis, candidiasis, and taste loss when administered during RT. (+info)Application of umami taste stimulation to remedy hypogeusia based on reflex salivation. (6/13)
Enjoying taste should be one of the greatest pleasures in human life. However, aging is sometimes associated with decreased taste sensitivity, also known as hypogeusia. The loss of taste not only affects quality of life, but can also cause weight loss and health problems in the elderly. Our recent study has shown that 37% of test subjects over 65 years of age exhibited hypogeusia. Further, whole saliva secretion, including minor salivary secretion, was significantly decreased in elderly patients with gustatory impairment, but was normal in all elderly subjects with normal taste thresholds. These data indicate that hyposalivation is closely related to hypogeusia. Moreover, clinical studies have shown that treatment of hyposalivation diminishes hypogeusia, indicating that salivation is essential to maintain normal taste function. However, many medications for relief of dry mouth, such as parasympathomimetic (cholinomimetic) drugs, have serious adverse effects. Palpitation, sweating, nausea, diarrhea and dizziness have all been observed in elderly patients taking parasympathomimetic drugs. To circumvent this problem, glutamate, which produces umami taste, was demonstrated to increase salivary secretion and thereby improve hypogeusia by enhancing the gustatory-salivary reflex. Our data suggests that umami is an effective tool for the relief of hypogeusia without the side effects of parasympathomimetic drugs. (+info)Depletion of bitter taste transduction leads to massive spermatid loss in transgenic mice. (7/13)
(+info)Evaluation of taste acuity by the filter-paper disc in Japanese young women: the relationship with micronutrients status. (8/13)
The aim of the present study is to investigate the taste acuity in Japanese young women in relation to their micronutrient status. Thirty-eight healthy young women (mean age; 21.3, range; 19-27 years) were enrolled. Gustatory thresholds were estimated for four basic tastes: sweet (sucrose), salty (sodium chloride), sour (tartaric acid), and bitter (quinine hydrochloride) by a filter-paper disk method. Various concentrations at each taste were serially scored from disc number 1 (lowest) to number 5 (highest). The lowest concentration at which the quality of the taste was correctly identified was defined as the recognition threshold. The mean of three measurements for each test on three different days was calculated. We divided our participants into normal taste and hypogeusia groups based on the mean threshold disc numbers, <=3.5 and >3.5, respectively, according to previous literature using the same method. We also measured serum concentrations and dietary intakes of micronutrients including zinc, iron, copper, and selenium. The numbers of participants belonging to the hypogeusia group were 24 (63.2%) for sweet, 19 (50.0%) for sour, 17 (44.7%) for bitter, and 16 (42.1%) for salty taste. Although the hypogeusia group exhibited significantly lower serum iron concentrations, except for the salty taste, the other three micronutrients concentrations did not show any association with the four taste acuities. Dietary micronutrient intake did not show any association with the four taste acuities. This study indicates that in addition to zinc status, iron status should be considered in the study of taste acuity. (+info)Ageusia is a medical term that refers to the complete loss of taste. It can affect a person's ability to detect sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and savory flavors. Ageusia can be caused by various factors such as damage to the nerves responsible for transmitting taste signals to the brain, exposure to certain chemicals or radiation therapy, and some medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and upper respiratory infections. In some cases, ageusia may be temporary, while in others, it can be permanent. It is important to consult a healthcare professional if experiencing a loss of taste, as it could be a sign of an underlying health issue.
Taste disorders, also known as dysgeusia, refer to conditions that affect a person's ability to taste or distinguish between different tastes. These tastes include sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami (savory). Taste disorders can result from damage to the taste buds, nerves that transmit taste signals to the brain, or areas of the brain responsible for processing taste information.
Taste disorders can manifest in several ways, including:
1. Hypogeusia: Reduced ability to taste
2. Ageusia: Complete loss of taste
3. Dysgeusia: Distorted or altered taste perception
4. Phantogeusia: Tasting something that is not present
5. Parageusia: Unpleasant or metallic tastes in the mouth
Taste disorders can be caused by various factors, including damage to the tongue or other areas of the mouth, certain medications, infections, exposure to chemicals or radiation, and neurological conditions such as Bell's palsy or multiple sclerosis. In some cases, taste disorders may be a symptom of an underlying medical condition, such as diabetes or kidney disease.
Treatment for taste disorders depends on the underlying cause. If a medication is causing the disorder, adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication may help. In other cases, treating the underlying medical condition may resolve the taste disorder. If the cause cannot be identified or treated, various therapies and strategies can be used to manage the symptoms of taste disorders.
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Anosmia and Ageusia3
- Known as anosmia and ageusia, respectively, these symptoms can be temporary or long-lasting. (biiuk.com)
- From anosmia and ageusia I then moved on to cacosmia and parosmia. (slowfood.com)
- As of 15 September 2022, there were more than 607 Common symptoms include fever, cough, fatigue, body million confirmed cases and nearly 6.5 million deaths aches, sore throat, anosmia and ageusia/dysgeusia. (who.int)
Smell8
- 2020 ). Loss of taste (ageusia) and smell (anosmia) are symptoms that have drawn substantial attention from researchers because of their high prevalence in the early stages of the disease (Eliezer et al. (cov19longhaulfoundation.org)
- Anosmia, or the total loss of the ability to smell, and ageusia, or the loss of taste, usually pass within a few weeks of recovery from Co-vid. (slowfood.com)
- The most common symptoms of COVID-19 typically appear 2 to 14 days after exposure and include fever , cough , shortness of breath, chills, headache , muscle pain, sore throat , repeated bouts of shaking chills, loss of sense of smell (anosmia), and loss of sense of taste (ageusia). (emedicinehealth.com)
- They have also complained of loss of smell (anosmia) or loss of taste (ageusia) preceding the onset of respiratory symptoms. (indiatvnews.com)
- Reports about anosmia (loss of the sense of smell) ( 5 ) and ageusia (loss of taste) in patients with COVID-19 infection turned attention toward possible affection of the central nervous system (CNS) ( 6 - 9 ). (frontiersin.org)
- Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) analysed data from 14 separate studies exploring the prevalence of persistent anosmia (full loss of smell), hyposmia (decreased sense of smell), ageusia (loss of sense of taste), and hypogeusia (reduced sense of taste), as well as vision and hearing-related long Covid symptoms. (sciencedaily.com)
- The strongest correlations were with the search terms: shortness of breath, anosmia (loss of smell), dysgeusia/ageusia (loss of taste), headache, chest pain, and sneezing, with slight variation between countries. (news-medical.net)
- a new loss of taste and/or smell (see AGEUSIA and ANOSMIA) and other symptoms of a VIRAL PNEUMONIA. (bvsalud.org)
Symptoms3
- Cognition and perception symptoms included anosmia, ageusia, and altered mental status. (cdc.gov)
- Mild symptoms, such as anosmia (28.7%) and ageusia (28.1%) were frequently reported on Twitter, but not in clinical studies. (medrxiv.org)
- Only imported cases were detected until the and ageusia were not recognized as typical COVID-19 second wave started on 7 August 2021, during which symptoms, but they are currently acknowledged as the predominant SARS-CoV-2 strain was confirmed to be distinctive symptoms. (who.int)
Dysgeusia1
- True ageusia is relatively rare compared to hypogeusia - a partial loss of taste - and dysgeusia - a distortion or alteration of taste. (wikipedia.org)
Cause ageusia2
- citation needed] Tissue damage to the nerves that support the tongue can cause ageusia, especially damage to the chorda tympani nerve and the glossopharyngeal nerve. (wikipedia.org)
- Local damage and inflammation that interferes with the taste buds or local nervous system, such as that stemming from radiation therapy, glossitis, tobacco use, or the wearing of dentures, can also cause ageusia. (wikipedia.org)
Taste4
- Ageusia (pronounced ay-GOO-see-uh) is the loss of taste functions of the tongue , particularly the inability to detect sweetness, sourness, bitterness, saltiness, and umami (the taste of monosodium glutamate ). (wikidoc.org)
- Other known causes of ageusia include loss of taste sensitivity from aging (resulting in a difficulty detecting salty or bitter taste), Anxiety Disorder , Cancer , Renal Failure and Hepatic failure . (wikidoc.org)
- In order to discover the extent of the ageusia, a scientist attempts to discern the minimum level of a chemical that a patient can detect by taste. (wikidoc.org)
- The inability to identify taste is referred to as ageusia. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
20202
- describir las alteraciones de los parámetros de laboratorio de pacientes con COVID 19 ingresados al Hospital Fundación Tesãi de Ciudad del Este-Paraguay en el período de julio de 2020 a octubre de 2021. (bvsalud.org)
- Estudio descriptivo de corte trasverso de pacientes con COVID-19 que consultaron en el Hospital Nacional entre junio 2020- agosto 2021. (bvsalud.org)
Shortness of bre1
- The Chi-square/ Fisher's exact test results showed a significantly higher proportion of pa- tients with PE tend to present with shortness of breath, chest pain and anosmia/ageusia than those with no PE. (who.int)
Sense1
- An otolaryngologist can also conduct a series of tests to assess the severity of ageusia, which includes identifying specific tastes that the patient can sense or recognize. (wikipedia.org)
Specific1
- Learn all about genotypes, hypertasters, ageusia, specific anosmia and lingual activity to find out why your sensory system might be as unique as your fingerprint. (soci.org)
Hypogeusia1
- True ageusia is relatively rare compared to hypogeusia - a partial loss of taste - and dysgeusia - a distortion or alteration of taste. (wikipedia.org)
Inability1
- Ageusia is the inability to detect any tastes, which is rare. (hdkino.org)
Shortness1
- The Chi-square/ Fisher's exact test results showed a significantly higher proportion of pa- tients with PE tend to present with shortness of breath, chest pain and anosmia/ageusia than those with no PE. (who.int)
Loss1
- Ageusia is a rare condition that is characterized by a complete loss of taste function of the tongue. (statpearls.com)
Headache1
- anosmia, ageusia, and headache were more common in patients not hospitalized. (medpagetoday.com)
COVID5
- Anosmia, ageusia and the combination of both, indicate protective factors against possible mortality and indicate a good prognosis in COVID-19 patients. (isainsmedis.id)
- Anosmia dan ageusia merupakan gejala awal yang banyak dilaporkan pada pasien COVID-19 serta dikaitkan dengan tingkat rawat intensif dan mortalitas yang rendah sehingga muncul hipotesis bahwa anosmia dan ageusia dapat menjadi faktor prognosis yang baik pada pasien COVID-19. (isainsmedis.id)
- Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti anosmia dan ageusia sebagai faktor prognosis pada pasien COVID- 19. (isainsmedis.id)
- en la lucha contra el COVID-19 es urgente la identificación de predictores de laboratorio en la progresión de formas graves y fatales. (bvsalud.org)
- los pacientes presentaron diversas alteraciones en casi todos los parámetros evaluados, resultados que ofrecen un panorama general del estado de salud con el que ingresa el paciente con COVID 19 al hospital. (bvsalud.org)
Gustatory1
- Patients with cancer in any head and neck region receiving radiotherapy can present with ageusia as radiation therapy can injure the taste buds, transmitting nerves, and affect the salivary flow by damaging the salivary glands, resulting in gustatory dysfunction. (statpearls.com)
Tastes1
- An otolaryngologist can also conduct a series of tests to assess the severity of ageusia, which includes identifying specific tastes that the patient can sense or recognize. (wikipedia.org)
Mouth1
- To do this, a specialist will look into any other factors that could be causing ageusia, such as examining the head, nose, ears, and mouth. (wikipedia.org)
Common1
- Common side effects include ageusia among females, and drug ineffective among males. (ehealthme.com)
Sensation1
- There are a variety of conditions that can lead to ageusia, such as damage to the nerve of taste sensation (lingual and glossopharyngeal nerve) in the anterior and posterior portion, dietary deficiencies, systemic conditions such as hypothyroidism, and diabetes mellitus, pernicious anemia, Sjogren syndrome, and Crohn disease. (statpearls.com)
Complete1
- Complete ageusia is very rare. (statpearls.com)
Factors1
- Racialised minorities accumulated more exposure risk factors than the mainstream population and were at higher risk of anosmia/ageusia during the peak and after. (gendhi.eu)