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Pharmacokinetic profile of alniditan nasal spray during and outside migraine attacks. (1/96)
AIMS: To compare the pharmacokinetic profile of intranasal alniditan during and outside migraine attacks, and to investigate the relationship between initial rise of alniditan plasma concentration, and headache improvement. METHODS: Twenty-seven migraine patients (age: 18-65 years) were randomized to receive alniditan 2 mg or 4 mg, and investigated both during and outside a migraine attack. Maximal plasma concentrations (Cmax), time to Cmax (tmax), and the area under the curve over 2 h (AUC(0,2 h)), were calculated from the individual plasma concentration-time profile, obtained from 10 blood samples in each patient, during each of the two administrations. RESULTS: Alniditan was rapidly absorbed into the systemic circulation (tmax=11 min). All investigated pharmacokinetic parameters (Cmax, tmax, AUC(0,2 h)) were similar during and outside migraine attacks, both in the 2 mg (n = 13) and the 4 mg group (n = 14). In the 4 mg group, during attacks, mean plasma alniditan concentration at 5 min after administration (Ct=5) in responders (21+/-16 ng ml(-1); n=10) was significantly higher than the Ct=5 in nonresponders (3+/-3 ng ml(-1); P=0.01; n=4). However, the Cmax and AUC(0,2 h) in responders (33+/-18 ng ml(-1) and 12+/-6 ng ml(-1) h) were also significantly higher than the Cmax and AUC(0,2 h) in nonresponders (13+/-9 ng ml(-1); P=0.048 and 5+/-3 ng ml(-1) h; P=0.03). CONCLUSIONS: Absorption of alniditan nasal spray was not affected by migraine attacks, although 95% confidence intervals were wide. Early rise of plasma concentrations and the amount of drug in the circulation were related to headache improvement in the higher dose group. (+info)Long-term effects on the olfactory system of exposure to hydrogen sulphide. (2/96)
OBJECTIVE: To study chronic effects of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) on cranial nerve I (nervi olfactorii), which have been only minimally described. METHODS: Chemosensations (smell and taste) were evaluated in eight men who complained of continuing dysfunction 2-3 years after the start of occupational exposure to H2S. Various bilateral (both nostrils) and unilateral (one nostril at a time) odour threshold tests with standard odorants as well as the Chicago smell test, a three odour detection and identification test and the University of Pennsylvania smell identification test, a series of 40 scratch and sniff odour identification tests were administered. RESULTS: Six of the eight patients showed deficits of various degrees. Two had normal scores on objective tests, but thought that they continued to have problems. H2S apparently can cause continuing, sometimes unrecognised olfactory deficits. CONCLUSION: Further exploration into the extent of such problems among workers exposed to H2S is warranted. (+info)Smell and taste disorders: a primary care approach. (3/96)
Smell and taste disorders are common in the general population, with loss of smell occurring more frequently. Although these disorders can have a substantial impact on quality of life and may represent significant underlying disease, they are often overlooked by the medical community. Patients may have difficulty recognizing smell versus taste dysfunction and frequently confuse the concepts of "flavor" and "taste." While the most common causes of smell disturbance are nasal and sinus disease, upper respiratory infection and head trauma, frequent causes of taste disturbance include oral infections, oral appliances (e.g., dentures), dental procedures and Bell's palsy. Medications can interfere with smell and taste, and should be reviewed in all patients with reported dysfunction. In addition, advancing age has been associated with a natural impairment of smell and taste ability. A focused history and a physical examination of the nose and mouth are usually sufficient to screen for underlying pathology. Computed tomographic scanning or magnetic resonance imaging of affected areas, as well as commercially available standardized tests, may be useful in selected patients. The causes of olfactory dysfunction that are most amenable to treatment include obstructing polyps or other masses (treated by excision) and inflammation (treated with steroids). Enhancement of food flavor and appearance can improve quality of life in patients with irreversible dysfunction. (+info)A 70-year-old man with isolated weight loss and a pellagra-like syndrome due to celiac disease. (4/96)
An elderly man was diagnosed with celiac disease, which presented with three notable features: first, presentation at the age of 70 with no prior gastrointestinal symptomatology or positive family history; second, triggering of all symptoms following recent myocardial infarction and infective endocarditis; third, presentation with marked (more than 20 percent) weight loss and pellagra-like skin lesions despite nearly normal examination and laboratory tests. Thus, celiac disease may present as a pellagra-like syndrome in the elderly with predominant weight loss that is enhanced by the related taste disturbances. (+info)Clinical bitterness masking test for phantogeusia. (5/96)
It is difficult to determine the reason why a patient complains of a bitter taste when their mouth is empty. We examined a new diagnostic test using a bitterness masking substance. The bitterness masking substance, 'Benecoat BMI-60' (hereafter BMI-60), is a masking substance specific to the taste cells' bitterness receptors. After patients gargled with BMI-60 solutions, the phantom sensation of bitterness was masked in some patients, but was not masked in others. Bitter substances in saliva seemed to be masked by BMI-60, but bitterness did not seem to be masked when the locus of the phantom sensation was within the peripheral nerve and/or the brain. The bitterness masking test is useful for diagnosis of the phantom sensation of bitter taste. (+info)Changes in taste intensity perception following anterior temporal lobe removal in humans. (6/96)
To investigate the role of the anterior temporal lobe in taste perception, we compared taste intensity estimations made by patients who had removal from either the left or the right anterior temporal lobe for the treatment of intractable epilepsy with a group of healthy control subjects. Estimations were made for five concentrations of each of four different tastes, as well as for five cards of varying saturations of gray, which served as a control task. A cross-modal magnitude estimation procedure was employed in which subjects used distance on a measuring tape to reflect intensity estimation. Distances were then transformed into logs, and the slope and the correlation with stimulus concentration or saturation was calculated. Correlation was taken as a measure of accuracy of estimation and slope was taken as a measure of perceived intensity. As predicted, repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed a significant difference between the control group and both patient groups in taste intensity estimations, but not for grayness, reflecting the importance of the anterior temporal lobe in low-level gustatory but not visual perception. Additionally, repeated measures ANOVA for slopes indicated that subjects in the right temporal group rated the bitter taste as more intense than did subjects in other groups, possibly reflecting increased intensity perception of the unpleasant bitter taste. (+info)Taste confusions following chlorhexidine treatment. (7/96)
Chlorhexidine, a bitter bis-biguanide antiseptic, is the only known blocker of the human salty taste. In order to characterize the effects of chlorhexidine on stimulus identification, taste confusion matrix (TCM) performance was measured for subjects treated with 1.34 mM chlorhexidine gluconate (n = 9) and water controls (n = 9). Ten stimuli [water, 0.1 M NaCl, 0.1 M KCl, 0.1 mM quinine-HCl (QHCl), 0.1 M monosodium glutamate (MSG), 3 mM citric acid, 0.3 M sucrose and mixtures of NaCl, QHCl and citric acid with sucrose] were presented in 10 replicates for identification from a list of 10 stimulus names. T(10), a measure of performance consistency from information theory, was lower for chlorhexidine-treated subjects (2.02 +/- 0.11 bits) than controls (2.73 +/- 0.11 bits) (P < 0.0001). T(2), an indirect measure of pairwise stimulus discrimination, approached chance levels (0.40 bit) in chlorhexidine-treated subjects for all possible pairs of NaCl, KCl, QHCl and water, as well as pairs composed of sucrose and the NaCl-sucrose and quinine-sucrose mixtures. In controls T(2) values approached perfect scores (1.00 bit) for all stimulus pairs except NaCl-KCl and NaCl-MSG. The results demonstrate a decreased ability to identify taste stimuli that is consistent with alterations in the ability of stimuli to elicit salty and bitter taste perceptions. As a selective, effective, persistent and reversible blocker of taste perceptions, chlorhexidine should prove useful in defining taste mechanisms in humans. (+info)Management of smell and taste problems. (8/96)
Lost or impaired smell or taste should be taken seriously, as it puts a person at higher risk for toxic exposures, such as gas leaks, smoke, and rotting food, and it also takes away the enjoyment of some of life's pleasures, such as the fragrance of flowers or the taste of good food or fine wine. In many patients, the loss follows a viral upper respiratory tract infection, and the only real treatment is to reassure patients that the problem may resolve if the damaged sensory cells regenerate. In other patients, the loss has more subtle causes and deserves a careful investigation and appropriate treatment. This article reviews the proper steps to take when investigating and treating chemosensory difficulties. (+info)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.
In a medical context, taste is the sensation produced when a substance in the mouth reacts with taste buds, which are specialized sensory cells found primarily on the tongue. The tongue's surface contains papillae, which house the taste buds. These taste buds can identify five basic tastes: salty, sour, bitter, sweet, and umami (savory). Different areas of the tongue are more sensitive to certain tastes, but all taste buds can detect each of the five tastes, although not necessarily equally.
Taste is a crucial part of our sensory experience, helping us identify and differentiate between various types of food and drinks, and playing an essential role in appetite regulation and enjoyment of meals. Abnormalities in taste sensation can be associated with several medical conditions or side effects of certain medications.
Drug administration routes refer to the different paths through which medications or drugs are introduced into the body to exert their therapeutic effects. Understanding these routes is crucial in ensuring appropriate drug delivery, optimizing drug effectiveness, and minimizing potential adverse effects. Here are some common drug administration routes with their definitions:
1. Oral (PO): Medications are given through the mouth, allowing for easy self-administration. The drug is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract and then undergoes first-pass metabolism in the liver before reaching systemic circulation.
2. Parenteral: This route bypasses the gastrointestinal tract and involves direct administration into the body's tissues or bloodstream. Examples include intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SC), and intradermal (ID) injections.
3. Intravenous (IV): Medications are administered directly into a vein, ensuring rapid absorption and onset of action. This route is often used for emergency situations or when immediate therapeutic effects are required.
4. Intramuscular (IM): Medications are injected deep into a muscle, allowing for slow absorption and prolonged release. Common sites include the deltoid, vastus lateralis, or ventrogluteal muscles.
5. Subcutaneous (SC): Medications are administered just under the skin, providing slower absorption compared to IM injections. Common sites include the abdomen, upper arm, or thigh.
6. Intradermal (ID): Medications are introduced into the superficial layer of the skin, often used for diagnostic tests like tuberculin skin tests or vaccine administration.
7. Topical: Medications are applied directly to the skin surface, mucous membranes, or other body surfaces. This route is commonly used for local treatment of infections, inflammation, or pain. Examples include creams, ointments, gels, patches, and sprays.
8. Inhalational: Medications are administered through inhalation, allowing for rapid absorption into the lungs and quick onset of action. Commonly used for respiratory conditions like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Examples include metered-dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers, and nebulizers.
9. Rectal: Medications are administered through the rectum, often used when oral administration is not possible or desirable. Commonly used for systemic treatment of pain, fever, or seizures. Examples include suppositories, enemas, or foams.
10. Oral: Medications are taken by mouth, allowing for absorption in the gastrointestinal tract and systemic distribution. This is the most common route of medication administration. Examples include tablets, capsules, liquids, or chewable forms.
A taste bud is a cluster of specialized sensory cells found primarily on the tongue, soft palate, and cheek that are responsible for the sense of taste. They contain receptor cells which detect specific tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami (savory). Each taste bud contains supporting cells and 50-100 taste receptor cells. These cells have hair-like projections called microvilli that come into contact with food or drink, transmitting signals to the brain to interpret the taste.
Zinc is an essential mineral that is vital for the functioning of over 300 enzymes and involved in various biological processes in the human body, including protein synthesis, DNA synthesis, immune function, wound healing, and cell division. It is a component of many proteins and participates in the maintenance of structural integrity and functionality of proteins. Zinc also plays a crucial role in maintaining the sense of taste and smell.
The recommended daily intake of zinc varies depending on age, sex, and life stage. Good dietary sources of zinc include red meat, poultry, seafood, beans, nuts, dairy products, and fortified cereals. Zinc deficiency can lead to various health problems, including impaired immune function, growth retardation, and developmental delays in children. On the other hand, excessive intake of zinc can also have adverse effects on health, such as nausea, vomiting, and impaired immune function.
Clindamycin is a antibiotic medication used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is a type of antibiotic known as a lincosamide, which works by binding to the bacterial ribosome and inhibiting protein synthesis. This leads to the death of the bacteria and helps to clear the infection.
Clindamycin is effective against a wide range of gram-positive and some anaerobic bacteria, making it a useful antibiotic for treating many different types of infections, including skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, respiratory infections, and dental infections. It is also sometimes used to treat certain types of bacterial vaginal infections.
Like all antibiotics, clindamycin should be used only under the direction of a healthcare provider, as misuse can lead to antibiotic resistance. Additionally, clindamycin can cause side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, and it may increase the risk of developing a serious intestinal infection called Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD). It is important to follow your healthcare provider's instructions carefully when taking this medication.
An encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work containing articles on various topics, usually arranged in alphabetical order. In the context of medicine, a medical encyclopedia is a collection of articles that provide information about a wide range of medical topics, including diseases and conditions, treatments, tests, procedures, and anatomy and physiology. Medical encyclopedias may be published in print or electronic formats and are often used as a starting point for researching medical topics. They can provide reliable and accurate information on medical subjects, making them useful resources for healthcare professionals, students, and patients alike. Some well-known examples of medical encyclopedias include the Merck Manual and the Stedman's Medical Dictionary.
Erythromycin is a type of antibiotic known as a macrolide, which is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting the bacteria's ability to produce proteins, which are necessary for the bacteria to survive and multiply. Erythromycin is often used to treat respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and sexually transmitted diseases. It may also be used to prevent endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart) in people at risk of this condition.
Erythromycin is generally considered safe for most people, but it can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It may also interact with other medications, so it's important to tell your doctor about all the drugs you are taking before starting erythromycin.
Like all antibiotics, erythromycin should only be used to treat bacterial infections, as it is not effective against viral infections such as the common cold or flu. Overuse of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance, which makes it harder to treat infections in the future.
Anti-bacterial agents, also known as antibiotics, are a type of medication used to treat infections caused by bacteria. These agents work by either killing the bacteria or inhibiting their growth and reproduction. There are several different classes of anti-bacterial agents, including penicillins, cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, macrolides, and tetracyclines, among others. Each class of antibiotic has a specific mechanism of action and is used to treat certain types of bacterial infections. It's important to note that anti-bacterial agents are not effective against viral infections, such as the common cold or flu. Misuse and overuse of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance, which is a significant global health concern.
Microbial sensitivity tests, also known as antibiotic susceptibility tests (ASTs) or bacterial susceptibility tests, are laboratory procedures used to determine the effectiveness of various antimicrobial agents against specific microorganisms isolated from a patient's infection. These tests help healthcare providers identify which antibiotics will be most effective in treating an infection and which ones should be avoided due to resistance. The results of these tests can guide appropriate antibiotic therapy, minimize the potential for antibiotic resistance, improve clinical outcomes, and reduce unnecessary side effects or toxicity from ineffective antimicrobials.
There are several methods for performing microbial sensitivity tests, including:
1. Disk diffusion method (Kirby-Bauer test): A standardized paper disk containing a predetermined amount of an antibiotic is placed on an agar plate that has been inoculated with the isolated microorganism. After incubation, the zone of inhibition around the disk is measured to determine the susceptibility or resistance of the organism to that particular antibiotic.
2. Broth dilution method: A series of tubes or wells containing decreasing concentrations of an antimicrobial agent are inoculated with a standardized microbial suspension. After incubation, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) is determined by observing the lowest concentration of the antibiotic that prevents visible growth of the organism.
3. Automated systems: These use sophisticated technology to perform both disk diffusion and broth dilution methods automatically, providing rapid and accurate results for a wide range of microorganisms and antimicrobial agents.
The interpretation of microbial sensitivity test results should be done cautiously, considering factors such as the site of infection, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the antibiotic, potential toxicity, and local resistance patterns. Regular monitoring of susceptibility patterns and ongoing antimicrobial stewardship programs are essential to ensure optimal use of these tests and to minimize the development of antibiotic resistance.
Macrolides are a class of antibiotics derived from natural products obtained from various species of Streptomyces bacteria. They have a large ring structure consisting of 12, 14, or 15 atoms, to which one or more sugar molecules are attached. Macrolides inhibit bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, thereby preventing peptide bond formation. Common examples of macrolides include erythromycin, azithromycin, and clarithromycin. They are primarily used to treat respiratory, skin, and soft tissue infections caused by susceptible gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Quinine is defined as a bitter crystalline alkaloid derived from the bark of the Cinchona tree, primarily used in the treatment of malaria and other parasitic diseases. It works by interfering with the reproduction of the malaria parasite within red blood cells. Quinine has also been used historically as a muscle relaxant and analgesic, but its use for these purposes is now limited due to potential serious side effects. In addition, quinine can be found in some beverages like tonic water, where it is present in very small amounts for flavoring purposes.
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Dysgeusia6
- A tasting disorder in which a foul, rancid, metallic, bad or salty taste persists in your mouth can be described as dysgeusia. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
- Treating the underlying cause of dysgeusia usually cures this tasting disorder. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
- The medical term for this taste disorder is dysgeusia. (healthline.com)
- One taste disorder is dysgeusia, which causes a bad, sour or salty taste in the mouth. (colgate.com)
- In dysgeusia , the differentiation of taste bud stem cells can be stimulated through exogenous epithelial-derived and neural-derived factors to regenerate taste buds . (bvsalud.org)
- This review presents the current evidence of the pathogenesis of COVID-19-related dysgeusia , summarizes currently available treatments , and suggests future directions of taste regeneration therapy . (bvsalud.org)
Symptoms12
- And yes, with people who have the mildest symptoms, the taste and smell thing can often be all that they notice. (nationaleatingdisorders.org)
- The inability to detect certain odors, such as gas or smoke, may be dangerous, and several systemic and intracranial disorders should be excluded before dismissing symptoms as harmless. (msdmanuals.com)
- Contact your provider if your taste problems do not go away, or if abnormal tastes occur with other symptoms. (medlineplus.gov)
- For instance, a metallic taste in the mouth is one of the symptoms of gum disease . (healthline.com)
- Medications prescribed by a physician help control the symptoms of diabetes, but sufferers of taste disorders and dry mouth can also improve their symptoms with lifestyle changes and home remedies. (colgate.com)
- COVID-19 typically produces a range of flu-like symptoms, including a cough and fatigue, but it can also cause the loss of taste and smell. (slideshare.net)
- Every type of eating disorder has its own symptoms and criteria for diagnosis. (psychcentral.com)
- However, it's possible to experience symptoms of multiple eating disorders or a combination of many different symptoms. (psychcentral.com)
- The DSM-5 identifies eight feeding and eating disorders with specific criteria and symptoms. (psychcentral.com)
- The Taste and Smell Questionnaire Section (variable name prefix CSQ) collected interview data on self-reported taste and smell ability, selected symptoms of and medical treatment for taste and smell disorders, and data on conditions that may represent risk factors for taste and smell disorders. (cdc.gov)
- Duration of taste or smell symptoms is captured by the variables CSQ140 and CSQ060, respectively. (cdc.gov)
- Around the age of 17, Bailey was diagnosed with the mental health disorder, which has a wide range of symptoms but is often characterized by intense mood swings , a tendency to view situations in extremes, impulsive behavior, and unstable self-image. (popsugar.com)
Bitter12
- Your taste buds can identify five basic tastes types, which include sweet, salty sour, umami (savory) and bitter. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
- This tasting disorder occurs when your ability to distinguish between different tastes like salty, sweet, sour, savory and bitter reduces. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
- Glossopharyngeal and facial nerve integrity can be determined by testing taste on both sides of the dorsum of the tongue with sugar, salt, vinegar (sour), and quinine (bitter). (msdmanuals.com)
- Bitter and sour tastes last slightly longer. (medlineplus.gov)
- We are only capable of tasting four things (salt, sweet, sour and bitter). (advancedent.com)
- The reduced ability to smell (hyposmia) or to taste sweet, sour, bitter, or salty substances (hypogeusia) are also common. (michigansinushealth.com)
- Sample size was limited by the number of available professional taste test kits (for identification of the four basic gustatory qualities: sweet, salty, sour, and bitter). (umk.pl)
- The participants had the greatest trouble recognizing the salty (58%) and sour (79%) tastes and had much less difficulty identifying the sweet (96%) and bitter (92%) tastes. (umk.pl)
- are sensory organs that are found on your tongue and allow you to experience tastes that are sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. (slideshare.net)
- Those tiny hairs send messages to the brain about how something tastes, so we know if it's sweet, sour, bitter, or salty. (slideshare.net)
- Hypogeusia Reduced ability to taste sweet, sour, bitter, or salty things Heavy smoking, dehydration, radiation therapy administered to the neck or head, or burns to the tongue that damage the taste buds can all cause a diminished sense of taste. (slideshare.net)
- Elderly participants (≥65 years) and young adults were assessed to determine their recognition thresholds (RT) for sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and umami tastes. (mdpi.com)
Salty taste8
- The seniors were the least likely to accurately recognize the salty taste. (umk.pl)
- Sufferers of salty taste in mouth from diabetes may be at a higher risk of gum disease, dental cavities and other oral problems. (colgate.com)
- If you suffer from salty taste in mouth from diabetes, you should visit your dentist regularly for check-ups. (colgate.com)
- Once you have a diagnosis, there's plenty you can do to help make the salty taste go away. (colgate.com)
- What's Causing That Salty Taste in Your Mouth? (clevelandclinic.org)
- Ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist Michael Medina, MD , explains the most common reasons for a salty taste in your mouth and what you can do about it. (clevelandclinic.org)
- In most cases, a salty taste in your mouth isn't a medical emergency - but it is a sign that you shouldn't ignore. (clevelandclinic.org)
- Often, you can get rid of the salty taste by drinking enough water each day. (clevelandclinic.org)
Sour2
- This inability may apply to just one taste sensation (example sweet, sour) or all the taste sensations at the same time. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
- GERD can cause a salty or sour taste, but this symptom wouldn't appear by itself," says Dr. Medina. (clevelandclinic.org)
Ageusia3
- The inability to identify taste is referred to as ageusia. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
- ageusia (loss of the sense of taste) is rarely noticed. (msdmanuals.com)
- If you are suffering from the loss of the senses of smell (anosmia) and taste (ageusia) you are not alone. (michigansinushealth.com)
Impairment4
- Taste impairment means there is a problem with your sense of taste. (medlineplus.gov)
- Detailed medical history and physical examination can help to diagnose taste and smell impairment in a person. (medindia.net)
- The relationship between olfactory dysfunction and neurodegenerative disorders such as mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, frontotemporal dementia, vascular dementia, and multiple sclerosis is now well-established. (nature.com)
- This category comprises disorders of the kidneys that involve damage to their tissue and/or impairment of their function to remove waste from blood, regulate minerals, regulate acid-base balance, secrete hormones to regulate blood pressure and blood cell production, balance water in the body, produce active vitamin D, and produce urine due to malnutrition, autoimmune mechanisms, or systemic disease. (glutenfreeworks.com)
Dysfunction3
- Because approximately 80% of taste disorders are truly smell disorders, much of this article focuses on the sense of smell and its dysfunction, with additional discussion of taste and related disorders. (medscape.com)
- Poor oral and dental health can contribute to taste dysfunction. (healthline.com)
- Taste dysfunction is a common early-stage symptom of COVID-19 infection that burdens patients for weeks or even permanently in some cases. (bvsalud.org)
Autism7
- or the group of syndromes to which autistic disorder belongs - the autism spectrum disorders . (wikipedia.org)
- Satie's brief essay has later been used as one of many puzzle pieces in attempts to retrospectively diagnose him with autism spectrum disorder. (bmj.com)
- With Satie's white meal as a starting point, this paper explores colour-based food preferences and selective eating in clinical and non-clinical populations, with a special focus on autism spectrum disorder and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). (bmj.com)
- Sometimes, ARFID can be connected to sensory disorders as well as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) . (psychcentral.com)
- The team has identified that connectivity between the thalamus, a deep brain structure crucial for sensory and motor functions, and the cerebral cortex, the brain's outer layer, is impaired in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). (neurosciencenews.com)
- This impaired connectivity suggests that autism is not simply a disorder of social and communicative abilities, but also affects a broad range of sensory and motor systems," Müller said. (neurosciencenews.com)
- Abstract for "Impaired thalamocortical connectivity in autism spectrum disorder: a study of functional and anatomical connectivity" by Aarti Nair, Jeffrey M. Treiber, Dinesh K. Shukla, Patricia Shih and Ralph-Axel Müller in BRAIN . (neurosciencenews.com)
Buds16
- Many of us only realize the full importance of our taste buds only after getting affected by a taste disorder. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
- There are around 10,000 taste buds situated on your tongue, the lining of your throat and the roof of your mouth. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
- What is Taste: Taste is the perception of the Taste buds containing taste receptors in the Papilla present on the surface of the tongue, which is transmitted to the brain through nerves. (juniordentist.com)
- How exactly do your taste buds work? (slideshare.net)
- Those are called papillae, and most of them contain taste buds. (slideshare.net)
- Taste buds have very sensitive microscopic hairs called microvilli. (slideshare.net)
- The average person has about 10,000 taste buds and they're replaced every 2 weeks or so. (slideshare.net)
- An older person may only have 5,000 working taste buds. (slideshare.net)
- Smoking also can reduce the number of taste buds a person has. (slideshare.net)
- They work together with your taste buds to create the true flavor of that yummy slice of pizza by telling the brain all about it. (slideshare.net)
- There are five universally accepted basic tastes that stimulate and are perceived by our taste buds: 1. (slideshare.net)
- There are several diseases in which usually taste buds are affected: 1. (slideshare.net)
- Arvidson K. Location and variation in number of taste buds in human fungiform papillae. (slideshare.net)
- Previous studies have reported that the COVID-19 entry receptors are highly expressed in taste buds , thereby intensifying the cytocidal effect. (bvsalud.org)
- Tongue organoids are also emerging as functional taste buds , offering new insights into the study of taste regeneration . (bvsalud.org)
- The gross anatomy (peripheral and central nervous system) of taste, microscopic and ultrastructural morphology of taste buds, physiology of taste (modalities, distribution of taste sensations, electrophysiology of the receptors, mechanism and intensity of stimulation, and taste contrasts), as well as a few clinical applications, are discussed in this article. (medscape.com)
Hypogeusia1
- You are suffering from hypogeusia in case you experience a decrease in taste sensitivity. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
Restrictive food intake disorder1
- Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is characterized by severely limiting your diet and eating only certain kinds of food. (psychcentral.com)
Malnutrition1
- If left untreated, rumination disorder may cause malnutrition and esophageal damage. (psychcentral.com)
Symptom4
- An alteration in taste or smell may be a secondary process in various disease states, or it may be the primary symptom. (medscape.com)
- Metallic taste is a symptom of some food allergies . (healthline.com)
- Known as postnasal drip, this symptom can also cause a salty or "off" taste in your mouth. (clevelandclinic.org)
- The main symptom of rumination disorder is repeatedly regurgitating recently eaten food, followed by spitting out, rechewing, or swallowing the contents. (psychcentral.com)
Borderline personal2
- The name of that illness is borderline personality disorder. (norml.org)
- Madison Bailey is speaking up about living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). (popsugar.com)
Types of Personality Disorders2
- Personality Disorders Types There are 10 basic types of personality disorders that are clinically r. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
- There are 10 different types of personality disorders . (healthyplace.com)
Communication disorders6
- This is a glossary of medical terms related to communication disorders which are psychological or medical conditions that could have the potential to affect the ways in which individuals can hear, listen, understand, speak and respond to others. (wikipedia.org)
- Technical tools and devices such as alphabet boards, text telephones, or text-to-speech conversion software used to aid individuals who have communication disorders perform actions, tasks, and activities. (wikipedia.org)
- Sponsored by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, the exam seeks to collect data on taste and smell disorders. (cdc.gov)
- Healthy People 2020 Hearing and Other Sensory or Communication Disorders: methods, data resources, and prevalence estimates for measuring progress towards achieving objectives. (cdc.gov)
- This report describes new methods, baseline measures, and resulting estimates that are being used to track HP 2020 objectives for hearing and other sensory or communication disorders. (cdc.gov)
- Objective: Report on HP 2020 objectives and describe innovative assessment procedures for tracking objectives in the " Hearing and Other Sensory or Communication Disorders" topic area. (cdc.gov)
Chemosensory3
- They are the most common chemosensory disorders. (michigansinushealth.com)
- Dr. J. Martin Ulrich is trained in all chemosensory disorders and is ready to help patients by providing restorative therapies that will improve your taste and smell and get you back to a healthy normal range. (michigansinushealth.com)
- NHANES is also pilot-testing a chemosensory exam that measures the ability to taste and smell certain substances. (cdc.gov)
Psychotic disorders6
- First-generation antipsychotics, also known as typical or conventional antipsychotics are the initial class of drugs developed to treat psychotic disorders. (rxlist.com)
- The use of cannabis is associated with lower mortality risk in patients with schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders, according to a forthcoming study to be published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research . (norml.org)
- To our knowledge, this is one of the first studies to examine the risk of mortality with cannabis and alcohol in people with PD (psychotic disorders). (norml.org)
- To date the association between cannabis use and psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia is not well understood. (norml.org)
- Other experts have criticized this purported link to be "overstated" and not "particularly compelling ," noting that increased levels of cannabis use by the general public has not yet been positively associated with proportionally rising incidences of schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders. (norml.org)
- Full text of the study, "Alcohol and cannabis use and mortality in people with schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders," will appear in the Journal of Psychiatric Research. (norml.org)
Mouth to taste salty2
- Dry mouth could be causing your mouth to taste salty, which means that you're at an increased risk of cavities and gum disease. (colgate.com)
- You expect your mouth to taste salty after a few potato chips. (clevelandclinic.org)
Sensation2
- The sensation of taste often decreases after age 60 . (medlineplus.gov)
- There are four nerves that carry taste sensation and it is very rare for all four to be non-functioning at the same time. (advancedent.com)
Neurologic3
- Whether brain stem disease (involvement of the nucleus solitarius) can cause disorders of smell and taste is uncertain because other neurologic manifestations usually take precedence. (msdmanuals.com)
- It is one of the most common neurologic disorders of the cranial nerves (see the image below). (medscape.com)
- Bell palsy is one of the most common neurologic disorders affecting the cranial nerves, and it is the most common cause of facial paralysis worldwide. (medscape.com)
Tinnitus1
- Health care professional who is trained to evaluate hearing loss and related disorders, including balance (vestibular) disorders and tinnitus , and to rehabilitate individuals with hearing loss and related disorders. (wikipedia.org)
Anxiety6
- Sedatives, used to treat anxiety , panic disorders or sleep disorders . (clevelandclinic.org)
- Do you know someone with anxiety disorder? (teenink.com)
- I have anxiety disorder. (teenink.com)
- People all over the world have anxiety disorder so don't feel like you are the only one in the world who has it. (teenink.com)
- I hope this helps some of you who have anxiety disorder or knows someone who has it. (teenink.com)
- I have SAD (Social anxiety disorder) and it sucks. (teenink.com)
Schizophrenia1
- An international team of investigators from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Inje University in South Korea assessed the impact of a lifetime history substance use on mortality in 762 subjects with schizophrenia or related disorders. (norml.org)
Loss of taste1
- This can help reduce the risk of loss of taste and smell. (nationaleatingdisorders.org)
Anatomy2
- Basic anatomy and physiology of olfaction and taste. (slideshare.net)
- The anatomy of the taste system is displayed in the image below. (medscape.com)
Eating Disorders10
- How Many Types of Eating Disorders Are There? (psychcentral.com)
- All types of eating disorders can affect people across cultures and genders. (psychcentral.com)
- There are eight types of feeding and eating disorders recognized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). (psychcentral.com)
- Eating disorders can be life threatening if they are not addressed. (psychcentral.com)
- Despite common myths, eating disorders can affect anyone, regardless of any demographic. (psychcentral.com)
- According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, eating disorders affect at least 9% of the world's population. (psychcentral.com)
- Eating disorders are mental health conditions marked by a persistent disturbance in eating behaviors connected to distressing emotions or thoughts. (psychcentral.com)
- Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that do not have one known cause. (psychcentral.com)
- While body dysmorphia and poor body image can contribute to eating disorders , it is not necessarily always a driving factor. (psychcentral.com)
- This information looks at some of the reasons why people worry about their weight, and provides information and support on eating disorders. (rcpsych.ac.uk)
Inability1
- A complete inability to taste is rare. (medlineplus.gov)
Sensations1
- Taste problems can be caused by anything that interrupts the transfer of taste sensations to the brain. (medlineplus.gov)
Prevalence3
- The prevalence of disorders of taste and smell in the US general population has been estimated from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2014 protocol. (medscape.com)
- Age-related changes in the prevalence of smell/taste problems among the United States adult population: results of the 1994 disability supplement to the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). (cdc.gov)
- The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and incidence rate of olfactory disorders in Koreans and to evaluate demographic risk factors. (nature.com)
Sense of taste12
- If you take your sense of taste for granted, rest assured that you are not alone. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
- However, any problem in the brain or the nervous system can adversely affect your sense of taste and smell. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
- You may be suffering from this disorder if your sense of taste seems to have gotten distorted. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
- Problems range from distorted taste to a complete loss of the sense of taste. (medlineplus.gov)
- Dry mouth can also affect your sense of taste. (healthline.com)
- Your sense of taste is closely related to your sense of smell . (healthline.com)
- When your sense of smell is distorted, it can have an impact on your sense of taste, too. (healthline.com)
- Disorders of the sense of taste mainly affect the elderly. (umk.pl)
- Other complications of diabetes that may affect the sense of taste include dry mouth due to high blood sugar levels and neuropathy affecting the mouth nerves. (colgate.com)
- Lack of saliva in the mouth can affect the sense of taste and also impact chewing and swallowing. (colgate.com)
- sense of taste. (slideshare.net)
- The glossopharyngeal (IX) is the most important nerve for the sense of taste. (medscape.com)
Adversely affect1
- A recently published community study indicates that smoking may also adversely affect the ability to smell and taste (Vennemann et al. (cdc.gov)
Disturbances4
- Disturbances of smell and taste. (medlineplus.gov)
- This qualitative study utilised unstructured written patient accounts from consenting patients experiencing olfactory disturbances received by the smell and taste clinic. (uea.ac.uk)
- Conclusions: Olfactory disturbances have a wide-ranging impact on the lives of sufferers, compounded by a lack of knowledge of the disorder amongst clinicians. (uea.ac.uk)
- Young patients with congenital olfactory disorders show tend not to aware of olfactory disturbances of their own 5 . (nature.com)
Smell disorder1
- People who have taste problems often have a smell disorder that can make it hard to identify a food's flavor. (medlineplus.gov)
Clinical1
- Gatlin CA. Clinical physiology of taste and smell. (slideshare.net)
Tongue3
- Different types of taste cells are scattered all over your mouth and tongue, but as you cross the age of 50 you are likely to start losing some of them. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
- radiation therapy of the head and neck, or desquamation of the tongue can impair taste, and various medications (eg, those with anticholinergic properties, vincristine ) alter taste. (msdmanuals.com)
- The chorda tympani (CT) receives taste information from the anterior two thirds of the tongue. (medscape.com)
Nerve2
- At times, this disorder could occur because of severe health problems like nerve damage, nutritional deficiency, Cushing's syndrome, hypothyroidism and diabetes mellitus. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
- That's another one of the main components of this disorder is having an exposed nerve to every emotion and every feeling. (popsugar.com)
Mental health disorder1
- Just like myself, everybody's been touched with a mental health disorder, whether it's at a personal level or someone that we know and love," Miller told 11 News. (yahoo.com)
People14
- According to the National Institutes of Health, over 200,000 people in the US seek medical help for treating taste and smell disorders each year. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
- Bone, joint, and muscle disorders are problems that many people face today. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
- Some pregnant people report a metallic taste, especially early in pregnancy. (healthline.com)
- What's more, people with type 2 diabetes often experience problems tasting sweet foods. (colgate.com)
- Taste is so important because without good taste, people won't stick with their protein. (unjury.com)
- People with dry mouth may notice taste problems, including a salty or metallic taste. (clevelandclinic.org)
- A 2020 meta-analysis observed that 53% of people who contracted COVID-19 had problems with taste and smell. (slideshare.net)
- People with rumination disorder may avoid eating in the presence of others. (psychcentral.com)
- Many people with rumination disorder recognize that this behavior could be seen as rude or socially inappropriate, but they are typically unable to resist the urge to regurgitate. (psychcentral.com)
- The CSQ questionnaire was designed to provide data to support the Healthy People 2020 objectives for taste and smell disorders (Healthy People, 2020). (cdc.gov)
- Phantosmia only affects around 10-20% of people with smell disorders. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- There are ways to manage personality disorders, though, and people diagnosed with a personality disorder can live a full life. (healthyplace.com)
- TodayÃs Question: If you or someone you know lives with a personality disorder, what one thing do you think would be most helpful for people to know? (healthyplace.com)
- We aimed to investigate the types of tastes altered in elderly Korean people and factors associated with taste alteration in relation to dietary intake and other factors. (mdpi.com)
Sensitivity2
- Hyperosmia (increased sensitivity to odors) usually reflects a neurotic or histrionic personality but can occur intermittently with seizure disorders. (msdmanuals.com)
- Diet can affect taste sensitivity. (mdpi.com)
Nerves2
- Under normal circumstances, when you eat or drink something, your taste cells get stimulated and send messages to the brain, through three specialized nerves. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
- Taste is mediated by 3 cranial nerves: the facial (VII), glossopharyngeal (IX), and vagus (X), as displayed in the images below. (medscape.com)
Nose3
- If the taste problem is due to allergies or sinusitis, you may get medicine to relieve a stuffy nose. (medlineplus.gov)
- Most of our ability to enjoy the taste and smell of food and drink relies on molecules traveling to the sinuses through a passageway near where the roof of the mouth connects to the nose. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- So, when there is not enough saliva, a person is more likely to experience conditions that can cause a bad smell or taste in the mouth and nose, such as bad breath and tooth decay. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Intake1
- Loss of smell and/or taste has been linked to inadequate nutritional intake, reduced social pleasure, and decreased psychological well-being. (medscape.com)
ADHD1
- ADZENYS XR-ODT is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in patients 6 years and older. (nih.gov)
Metallic taste in your mouth3
- If you use supplements containing metals, including iron or zinc, you may notice a metallic taste in your mouth. (healthline.com)
- A metallic taste in your mouth is a type of taste disorder. (healthline.com)
- Certain medications can cause dry mouth as a side effect, leading to a salty or metallic taste in your mouth. (clevelandclinic.org)
Someone's2
- Smoking can also reduce someone's ability to taste and smell food properly, which may cause someone to smell odors that they perceive as foul, but which may not actually be bad. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- To have a personality disorder means that someone's behaviors adhere to a rigid pattern that interferes with functioning. (healthyplace.com)
Autoimmune2
- Sjögren Syndrome Sjögren syndrome is a relatively common chronic, autoimmune, systemic, inflammatory disorder of unknown cause. (msdmanuals.com)
- The cause of Bell palsy remains unknown, though the disorder appears to be a polyneuritis with possible viral, inflammatory, autoimmune, and ischemic etiologies. (medscape.com)
Occur1
- At times, this tasting disorder could also occur due to medical conditions like Bell's palsy and Sjogren's syndrome. (home-remedies-for-you.com)
Alteration1
- Aging has been implicated in the alteration of taste acuity. (mdpi.com)
Persistent2
- Persistent smell disorders are the most common and bothersome complications after SARS-CoV-2 infection, lasting for months to years. (wjgnet.com)
- The mechanisms and treatment of persistent post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) smell and taste disorders are still challenges. (wjgnet.com)
Perception3
- The subjects' perception of taste became less and less intense with age. (umk.pl)
- The positive subjective assessment of the taste function in the elderly did not go hand in hand with their actual taste perception, which declined with age. (umk.pl)
- A common misconception is that disordered eating only centers around one's perception of body image. (psychcentral.com)