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Calculated Shard: 143 (from laksa165)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa143.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21850-ageusia-loss-of-sense-of-taste\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21850-ageusia-loss-of-sense-of-taste\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21850-ageusia-loss-of-sense-of-taste","crawl_time":1776503182,"first_indexed_time":1634138307,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,clevelandclinic!my,\/health\/diseases\/21850-ageusia-loss-of-sense-of-taste s443","src_root_hash":"9889140825964526943","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Ageusia (Loss of Taste): Causes & Treatment","meta_descriptions":["The term “ageusia” refers to the loss of your sense of taste. Infections, certain medications, nutritional deficiencies or other factors may cause ageusia."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"A note from Cleveland Clinic\nLosing your sense of taste can keep you from the simple pleasure of enjoying a good meal. This alone is enough to warrant a call to your healthcare provider. But ageusia can also point to serious health concerns. It can prevent you from detecting spoiled food and drinks — or keep you from getting the nutrients you need.\nSee a healthcare provider if you’re having trouble tasting foods. Usually, loss of taste is a temporary inconvenience that goes away once your provider treats the condition that caused it. Get checked so you know what you’re dealing with.\nExperts You Can Trust\nMedically Reviewed.\nLast updated on 06\/05\/2024.\nLearn more about the\nHealth Library\nand our\neditorial process\n.\nReferences\nCleveland Clinic’s health articles are based on evidence-backed information and review by medical professionals to ensure accuracy, reliability and up-to-date clinical standards.\nExperts You Can Trust\nMedically Reviewed.\nLast updated on 06\/05\/2024.\nReferences\nCleveland Clinic’s health articles are based on evidence-backed information and review by medical professionals to ensure accuracy, reliability and up-to-date clinical standards.\nDisorders of Smell and Taste. In: Ropper AH, Samuels MA, Klein JP, Prasad S, eds.\nAdams and Victor’s Principles of Neurology\n. 12th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Education; 2023.\nHsieh JW, Daskalou D, Macario S, Voruz F, Landis BN.\nHow to Manage Taste Disorders\n(https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7883672\/)\n.\nCurr Otorhinolaryngol Rep\n. 2022;10(4):385-392. Accessed 6\/5\/2024.\nMastinu M, Pieniak M, Wolf A, et al.\nA Simple Taste Test for Clinical Assessment of Taste and Oral Somatosensory Function-The \"Seven-iTT\"\n(https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9865728\/)\n.\nLife (Basel)\n. 2022;13(1):59. Accessed 6\/5\/2024.\nMastrangelo A, Bonato M, Cinque P.\nSmell and taste disorders in COVID-19: From pathogenesis to clinical features and outcomes\n(https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7883672\/)\n.\nNeurosci Lett\n. 2021;748:135694. Accessed 6\/5\/2024.\nRathee M, Jain P.\nAgeusia\n(https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK549775\/)\n. 2023 Aug 7. In:\nStatPearls\n[Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan. 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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. In most cases, treating the underlying cause of ageusia can restore your taste.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nCleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. [Policy](https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/advertising)\n\nCare at Cleveland Clinic\n\n[Get ENT (Otolaryngology) Care for an Adult](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/services\/otolaryngology-care#link-list-panel)\n\n[Find a Doctor and Specialists](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/services\/otolaryngology-care#meet-our-team)\n\n[Get ENT (Otolaryngology) Care for a Child](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/pediatrics\/services\/otolaryngology-care#link-list-panel)\n\n[Find a Pediatric Doctor and Specialists](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/pediatrics\/services\/otolaryngology-care#meet-our-team)\n\n[Make an Appointment](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/webappointment\/what-to-expect)\n\nContents\n\n[Overview](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21850-ageusia-loss-of-sense-of-taste#overview)[Symptoms and Causes](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21850-ageusia-loss-of-sense-of-taste#symptoms-and-causes)[Diagnosis and Tests](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21850-ageusia-loss-of-sense-of-taste#diagnosis-and-tests)[Management and Treatment](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21850-ageusia-loss-of-sense-of-taste#management-and-treatment)[Outlook \/ Prognosis](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21850-ageusia-loss-of-sense-of-taste#outlook-prognosis)[Prevention](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21850-ageusia-loss-of-sense-of-taste#prevention)[Living With](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21850-ageusia-loss-of-sense-of-taste#living-with)\n\nContents\n\n[Overview](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21850-ageusia-loss-of-sense-of-taste#overview)[Symptoms and Causes](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21850-ageusia-loss-of-sense-of-taste#symptoms-and-causes)[Diagnosis and Tests](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21850-ageusia-loss-of-sense-of-taste#diagnosis-and-tests)[Management and Treatment](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21850-ageusia-loss-of-sense-of-taste#management-and-treatment)[Outlook \/ Prognosis](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21850-ageusia-loss-of-sense-of-taste#outlook-prognosis)[Prevention](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21850-ageusia-loss-of-sense-of-taste#prevention)[Living With](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21850-ageusia-loss-of-sense-of-taste#living-with)\n\n## Overview\n### What is ageusia?\nAgeusia (pronounced “*uh-GYOU-zee-uh*”) is the complete loss of your sense of taste. This condition makes it impossible to detect tastes like sweet, sour, salty, bitter or umami.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nCleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. [Policy](https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/advertising)\n\nYour sense of taste involves lots of parts, including your [taste buds](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/body\/24684-taste-buds) and [nerves](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/body\/22584-nerves) that carry taste signals to your brain. Anything that damages these parts or interferes with how they work together can potentially lead to ageusia.\n\n#### How common is ageusia?\nTrue ageusia — a complete loss of taste — is rare. Out of 1,000 people, only one or two will develop the condition. It’s much less common than other related taste disorders like [hypogeusia](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/25113-hypogeusia) (a decreased sense of taste) or [dysgeusia](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22047-dysgeusia) (a distorted, unpleasant perception of taste).\n\nAgeusia can affect anyone, but it’s most common in people over 50. At this point, your total number of taste buds starts to decrease. Still, it’s much more common to lose some sense of taste, not all of it.\n\n## Symptoms and Causes\n### What are the symptoms of ageusia?\nHaving ageusia means you can’t distinguish any taste in foods or drinks. You may have other symptoms, too, depending on what condition causes it. These may include:\n\n- [High blood pressure (hypertension)](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/4314-hypertension-high-blood-pressure).\n- [Nasal congestion](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/17980-nasal-congestion).\n- [Allergies](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/8610-allergies).\n- Oral health problems.\n### What causes loss of taste?\nCauses of ageusia range from health conditions and medications to lifestyle-related things, like [smoking](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/17488-smoking) cigarettes. Anything that interferes with the breakdown of food into chemical signals that your [brain](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/body\/22638-brain) recognizes as specific flavors can impact your sense of taste.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n#### Conditions or injuries\nInfections, health conditions (including nutritional deficiencies) and injuries that impact structures in your head and neck involved with taste can all lead to ageusia.\n\nHead and neck infections that can cause ageusia include:\n\n- [COVID-19](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21214-coronavirus-covid-19). (Most people who develop ageusia as a coronavirus symptom experience a [loss of taste and smell](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/symptoms\/16708-loss-of-taste-and-smell).)\n- [Sinus infection (sinusitis)](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/17701-sinusitis).\n- [Common cold](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/12342-common-cold).\n- [Influenza (flu)](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/4335-influenza-flu).\n- [Strep throat](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/4602-strep-throat).\n- [Salivary gland infections (sialadenitis)](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/15749-sialadenitis-swollen-salivary-gland).\n\nConditions affecting your mouth and [teeth](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/body\/24655-teeth) that can lead to loss of taste include:\n\n- [Gum (periodontal) disease](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21482-gum-periodontal-disease).\n- [Tongue inflammation (glossitis)](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/23987-glossitis).\n- [Xerostomia (dry mouth)](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/10902-dry-mouth-xerostomia).\n- [Sjögren’s syndrome](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/4929-sjogrens-syndrome).\n- [Burning mouth syndrome](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/14463-burning-mouth-syndrome).\n\nConditions or injuries affecting your nerves that may cause ageusia include:\n\n- [Diabetes](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/7104-diabetes).\n- [Bell’s palsy](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/5457-bells-palsy).\n- [Alzheimer’s disease](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/9164-alzheimers-disease).\n- [Multiple sclerosis (MS)](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/17248-multiple-sclerosis).\n- [Parkinson’s disease](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/8525-parkinsons-disease-an-overview).\n- [Stroke](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/5601-stroke).\n\nNerve injury (including from a procedure or [radiation therapy](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/treatments\/17637-radiation-therapy)).\n\nVitamin and mineral deficiencies linked to ageusia include:\n\n- [Vitamin B12 deficiency](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22831-vitamin-b12-deficiency).\n- [Zinc](https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/zinc) deficiency.\n#### Medications\nHundreds of medications have loss of taste as a potential side effect, including:\n\n- [Antibiotics](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/treatments\/16386-antibiotics).\n- [Antivirals](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs\/21531-antivirals).\n- [Antifungals](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs\/21715-antifungals).\n- [Antihistamines](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs\/21223-antihistamines).\n- [Antiseizure medicines](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/treatments\/24781-antiseizure-medications-anticonvulsants).\n- [Tricyclic antidepressants](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/treatments\/25146-tricyclic-antidepressants).\n- [Bronchodilators](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/treatments\/17575-bronchodilator).\n- [Chemotherapy drugs](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/treatments\/24323-chemotherapy-drugs).\n### What are the complications of ageusia?\nAgeusia can take the joy out of eating, so you eat less. The condition can also keep you from detecting harmful flavors you should avoid. This can lead to health problems like:\n\n- [Unintended weight loss](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/17770-unexplained-weight-loss).\n- Not getting enough nutrients ([malnutrition](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22987-malnutrition)).\n- Consuming spoiled foods or drinks.\n- Mood changes and [depression](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/9290-depression).\n\n## Diagnosis and Tests\n### How is ageusia diagnosed?\n[Otolaryngologists (ENTs)](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/24635-otolaryngologist) diagnose taste disorders like ageusia. During your [physical exam](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diagnostics\/17366-physical-examination), they’ll review your medical history to see if any conditions, recent procedures or medications may be triggering your loss of taste. They may also recommend tests, including:\n\n- **Taste tests**: During this test, a provider applies solutions that contain different dilutions of sweet, sour, salty or bitter flavors to your tongue. They may apply the solution as a drop, spray, tablet, wafer or taste strip.\n- **Imaging tests**: You may need an imaging procedure, like [magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diagnostics\/4876-magnetic-resonance-imaging-mri) or a [computed tomography (CT) scan](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diagnostics\/4808-ct-computed-tomography-scan), if your provider suspects your loss of taste is related to a structural issue in your head or neck.\n- **Lab tests**: [Blood tests](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diagnostics\/24508-blood-tests) can help providers identify conditions causing ageusia, like a vitamin or mineral deficiency.\n\n## Management and Treatment\n### How is ageusia treated?\nIn most cases, treating the condition that led to ageusia helps restore your taste.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nIf a cold or flu causes ageusia, your sense of taste may return after taking [antihistamines](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs\/21223-antihistamines) or decongestants. Healthcare providers treat Infections with [antibiotics](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs\/16386-antibiotics). Once you’ve recovered from your illness, you’ll be able to taste foods again.\n\nSometimes, you can reverse a complete loss of taste by changing your daily habits. For example, people who quit smoking can regain their sense of taste in as little as 48 hours. If your ageusia is related to gum disease, ramping up your [oral hygiene](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/treatments\/16914-oral-hygiene) rituals can help restore your taste function quickly.\n\nCare at Cleveland Clinic\n\n[Get ENT (Otolaryngology) Care for an Adult](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/services\/otolaryngology-care#link-list-panel)\n\n[Find a Doctor and Specialists](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/services\/otolaryngology-care#meet-our-team)\n\n[Get ENT (Otolaryngology) Care for a Child](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/pediatrics\/services\/otolaryngology-care#link-list-panel)\n\n[Find a Pediatric Doctor and Specialists](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/pediatrics\/services\/otolaryngology-care#meet-our-team)\n\n[Make an Appointment](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/webappointment\/what-to-expect)\n\n## Outlook \/ Prognosis\n### What can I expect if I have ageusia?\nIf you’ve been diagnosed with ageusia, your healthcare provider can help you find ways to manage your symptoms until you regain your sense of taste. Most things that cause it, like an infection, are temporary. For example, people who have ageusia as a symptom of COVID-19 usually recover in one to three weeks.\n\nYou should be able to enjoy flavors again when a healthcare provider treats the condition that caused it. Ageusia is rarely permanent.\n\nIn the meantime, be sure to eat healthy, well-balanced meals. You may find it difficult to eat, but eating nutritious foods regularly is important to your health.\n\n## Prevention\n### Can ageusia be prevented?\nBecause ageusia often results from a separate condition, it’s not always preventable. But there are things you can do to reduce your risk:\n\nAdvertisement\n\n- **Keep your [mouth](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/body\/21765-mouth) moist**. Spit is an important part of taste. Help boost [saliva](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/body\/saliva) production by staying hydrated. Avoid smoking or using tobacco products that lead to dry mouth.\n- **Reduce your risk of infections**. Wash your hands frequently, and avoid close contact with people who are sick.\n- **Make oral hygiene a priority**. Brush and floss daily, and visit your [dentist](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/24448-dentist) regularly for checkups and [cleanings](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/treatments\/11187-dental-check-up).\n- **Get plenty of vitamin B12 and zinc**. Good [sources of vitamin B12](https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/vitamin-b12) and [zinc](https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/zinc) include meat, dairy products and fortified cereals.\n- **Switch medications (if you can)**. Changing medications isn’t always realistic. But your provider may be able to recommend a different kind if your medicine is interfering with your taste.\n\n## Living With\n### When should I see my healthcare provider?\nSometimes, it’s obvious that another health condition or medication is causing ageusia. But if you suddenly find you can’t taste anything and aren’t sure why, call a healthcare provider immediately. They’ll run tests to determine the cause and design a treatment plan to help.\n\n### What questions should I ask my healthcare provider?\nUnderstanding your diagnosis can help you make informed decisions about your health. 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Boilerpipe Text	A note from Cleveland Clinic Losing your sense of taste can keep you from the simple pleasure of enjoying a good meal. This alone is enough to warrant a call to your healthcare provider. But ageusia can also point to serious health concerns. It can prevent you from detecting spoiled food and drinks — or keep you from getting the nutrients you need. See a healthcare provider if you’re having trouble tasting foods. Usually, loss of taste is a temporary inconvenience that goes away once your provider treats the condition that caused it. Get checked so you know what you’re dealing with. Experts You Can Trust Medically Reviewed. Last updated on 06/05/2024. Learn more about the Health Library and our editorial process . References Cleveland Clinic’s health articles are based on evidence-backed information and review by medical professionals to ensure accuracy, reliability and up-to-date clinical standards. Experts You Can Trust Medically Reviewed. Last updated on 06/05/2024. References Cleveland Clinic’s health articles are based on evidence-backed information and review by medical professionals to ensure accuracy, reliability and up-to-date clinical standards. Disorders of Smell and Taste. In: Ropper AH, Samuels MA, Klein JP, Prasad S, eds. Adams and Victor’s Principles of Neurology . 12th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Education; 2023. Hsieh JW, Daskalou D, Macario S, Voruz F, Landis BN. How to Manage Taste Disorders (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7883672/) . Curr Otorhinolaryngol Rep . 2022;10(4):385-392. Accessed 6/5/2024. Mastinu M, Pieniak M, Wolf A, et al. A Simple Taste Test for Clinical Assessment of Taste and Oral Somatosensory Function-The "Seven-iTT" (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9865728/) . Life (Basel) . 2022;13(1):59. Accessed 6/5/2024. Mastrangelo A, Bonato M, Cinque P. Smell and taste disorders in COVID-19: From pathogenesis to clinical features and outcomes (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7883672/) . Neurosci Lett . 2021;748:135694. Accessed 6/5/2024. Rathee M, Jain P. Ageusia (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549775/) . 2023 Aug 7. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan. Accessed 6/5/2024.
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Last updated on 06/05/2024. 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. In most cases, treating the underlying cause of ageusia can restore your taste. Advertisement Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. 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Ageusia (pronounced “uh-GYOU-zee-uh”) is the complete loss of your sense of taste. This condition makes it impossible to detect tastes like sweet, sour, salty, bitter or umami. Advertisement Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. [Policy](https://health.clevelandclinic.org/advertising) Your sense of taste involves lots of parts, including your [taste buds](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24684-taste-buds) and [nerves](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22584-nerves) that carry taste signals to your brain. Anything that damages these parts or interferes with how they work together can potentially lead to ageusia. #### How common is ageusia? True ageusia — a complete loss of taste — is rare. Out of 1,000 people, only one or two will develop the condition. It’s much less common than other related taste disorders like [hypogeusia](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/25113-hypogeusia) (a decreased sense of taste) or [dysgeusia](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22047-dysgeusia) (a distorted, unpleasant perception of taste). Ageusia can affect anyone, but it’s most common in people over 50. At this point, your total number of taste buds starts to decrease. Still, it’s much more common to lose some sense of taste, not all of it. ## Symptoms and Causes ### What are the symptoms of ageusia? Having ageusia means you can’t distinguish any taste in foods or drinks. You may have other symptoms, too, depending on what condition causes it. These may include: - [High blood pressure (hypertension)](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4314-hypertension-high-blood-pressure). - [Nasal congestion](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17980-nasal-congestion). - [Allergies](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8610-allergies). - Oral health problems. ### What causes loss of taste? Causes of ageusia range from health conditions and medications to lifestyle-related things, like [smoking](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/17488-smoking) cigarettes. Anything that interferes with the breakdown of food into chemical signals that your [brain](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22638-brain) recognizes as specific flavors can impact your sense of taste. Advertisement #### Conditions or injuries Infections, health conditions (including nutritional deficiencies) and injuries that impact structures in your head and neck involved with taste can all lead to ageusia. Head and neck infections that can cause ageusia include: - [COVID-19](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21214-coronavirus-covid-19). (Most people who develop ageusia as a coronavirus symptom experience a [loss of taste and smell](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/16708-loss-of-taste-and-smell).) - [Sinus infection (sinusitis)](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17701-sinusitis). - [Common cold](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12342-common-cold). - [Influenza (flu)](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4335-influenza-flu). - [Strep throat](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4602-strep-throat). - [Salivary gland infections (sialadenitis)](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15749-sialadenitis-swollen-salivary-gland). Conditions affecting your mouth and [teeth](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24655-teeth) that can lead to loss of taste include: - [Gum (periodontal) disease](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21482-gum-periodontal-disease). - [Tongue inflammation (glossitis)](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23987-glossitis). - [Xerostomia (dry mouth)](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10902-dry-mouth-xerostomia). - [Sjögren’s syndrome](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4929-sjogrens-syndrome). - [Burning mouth syndrome](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14463-burning-mouth-syndrome). Conditions or injuries affecting your nerves that may cause ageusia include: - [Diabetes](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/7104-diabetes). - [Bell’s palsy](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/5457-bells-palsy). - [Alzheimer’s disease](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9164-alzheimers-disease). - [Multiple sclerosis (MS)](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17248-multiple-sclerosis). - [Parkinson’s disease](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8525-parkinsons-disease-an-overview). - [Stroke](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/5601-stroke). Nerve injury (including from a procedure or [radiation therapy](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/17637-radiation-therapy)). Vitamin and mineral deficiencies linked to ageusia include: - [Vitamin B12 deficiency](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22831-vitamin-b12-deficiency). - [Zinc](https://health.clevelandclinic.org/zinc) deficiency. #### Medications Hundreds of medications have loss of taste as a potential side effect, including: - [Antibiotics](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/16386-antibiotics). - [Antivirals](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/21531-antivirals). - [Antifungals](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/21715-antifungals). - [Antihistamines](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/21223-antihistamines). - [Antiseizure medicines](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/24781-antiseizure-medications-anticonvulsants). - [Tricyclic antidepressants](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/25146-tricyclic-antidepressants). - [Bronchodilators](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/17575-bronchodilator). - [Chemotherapy drugs](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/24323-chemotherapy-drugs). ### What are the complications of ageusia? Ageusia can take the joy out of eating, so you eat less. The condition can also keep you from detecting harmful flavors you should avoid. This can lead to health problems like: - [Unintended weight loss](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17770-unexplained-weight-loss). - Not getting enough nutrients ([malnutrition](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22987-malnutrition)). - Consuming spoiled foods or drinks. - Mood changes and [depression](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9290-depression). ## Diagnosis and Tests ### How is ageusia diagnosed? [Otolaryngologists (ENTs)](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24635-otolaryngologist) diagnose taste disorders like ageusia. During your [physical exam](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/17366-physical-examination), they’ll review your medical history to see if any conditions, recent procedures or medications may be triggering your loss of taste. They may also recommend tests, including: - Taste tests: During this test, a provider applies solutions that contain different dilutions of sweet, sour, salty or bitter flavors to your tongue. They may apply the solution as a drop, spray, tablet, wafer or taste strip. - Imaging tests: You may need an imaging procedure, like [magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/4876-magnetic-resonance-imaging-mri) or a [computed tomography (CT) scan](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/4808-ct-computed-tomography-scan), if your provider suspects your loss of taste is related to a structural issue in your head or neck. - Lab tests: [Blood tests](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/24508-blood-tests) can help providers identify conditions causing ageusia, like a vitamin or mineral deficiency. ## Management and Treatment ### How is ageusia treated? In most cases, treating the condition that led to ageusia helps restore your taste. Advertisement If a cold or flu causes ageusia, your sense of taste may return after taking [antihistamines](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/21223-antihistamines) or decongestants. Healthcare providers treat Infections with [antibiotics](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/16386-antibiotics). Once you’ve recovered from your illness, you’ll be able to taste foods again. Sometimes, you can reverse a complete loss of taste by changing your daily habits. For example, people who quit smoking can regain their sense of taste in as little as 48 hours. If your ageusia is related to gum disease, ramping up your [oral hygiene](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/16914-oral-hygiene) rituals can help restore your taste function quickly. Care at Cleveland Clinic [Get ENT (Otolaryngology) Care for an Adult](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/otolaryngology-care#link-list-panel) [Find a Doctor and Specialists](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/otolaryngology-care#meet-our-team) [Get ENT (Otolaryngology) Care for a Child](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/pediatrics/services/otolaryngology-care#link-list-panel) [Find a Pediatric Doctor and Specialists](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/pediatrics/services/otolaryngology-care#meet-our-team) [Make an Appointment](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/webappointment/what-to-expect) ## Outlook / Prognosis ### What can I expect if I have ageusia? If you’ve been diagnosed with ageusia, your healthcare provider can help you find ways to manage your symptoms until you regain your sense of taste. Most things that cause it, like an infection, are temporary. For example, people who have ageusia as a symptom of COVID-19 usually recover in one to three weeks. You should be able to enjoy flavors again when a healthcare provider treats the condition that caused it. Ageusia is rarely permanent. In the meantime, be sure to eat healthy, well-balanced meals. You may find it difficult to eat, but eating nutritious foods regularly is important to your health. ## Prevention ### Can ageusia be prevented? Because ageusia often results from a separate condition, it’s not always preventable. But there are things you can do to reduce your risk: Advertisement - Keep your [mouth](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21765-mouth) moist. Spit is an important part of taste. Help boost [saliva](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/saliva) production by staying hydrated. Avoid smoking or using tobacco products that lead to dry mouth. - Reduce your risk of infections. Wash your hands frequently, and avoid close contact with people who are sick. - Make oral hygiene a priority. Brush and floss daily, and visit your [dentist](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24448-dentist) regularly for checkups and [cleanings](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/11187-dental-check-up). - Get plenty of vitamin B12 and zinc. Good [sources of vitamin B12](https://health.clevelandclinic.org/vitamin-b12) and [zinc](https://health.clevelandclinic.org/zinc) include meat, dairy products and fortified cereals. - Switch medications (if you can). Changing medications isn’t always realistic. But your provider may be able to recommend a different kind if your medicine is interfering with your taste. ## Living With ### When should I see my healthcare provider? Sometimes, it’s obvious that another health condition or medication is causing ageusia. But if you suddenly find you can’t taste anything and aren’t sure why, call a healthcare provider immediately. They’ll run tests to determine the cause and design a treatment plan to help. ### What questions should I ask my healthcare provider? Understanding your diagnosis can help you make informed decisions about your health. Some questions you may want to ask your provider include: - Is my loss of taste due to a cold, flu or other infection? - Could my medications be causing my loss of taste? - Do I have an underlying condition that needs treatment? - Will taking supplements help? - Is there anything else I can do to improve my sense of taste? Advertisement ### A note from Cleveland Clinic Losing your sense of taste can keep you from the simple pleasure of enjoying a good meal. This alone is enough to warrant a call to your healthcare provider. But ageusia can also point to serious health concerns. It can prevent you from detecting spoiled food and drinks — or keep you from getting the nutrients you need. See a healthcare provider if you’re having trouble tasting foods. 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Readable Markdown	### A note from Cleveland Clinic Losing your sense of taste can keep you from the simple pleasure of enjoying a good meal. This alone is enough to warrant a call to your healthcare provider. But ageusia can also point to serious health concerns. It can prevent you from detecting spoiled food and drinks — or keep you from getting the nutrients you need. See a healthcare provider if you’re having trouble tasting foods. Usually, loss of taste is a temporary inconvenience that goes away once your provider treats the condition that caused it. Get checked so you know what you’re dealing with. ### Experts You Can Trust Medically Reviewed. Last updated on 06/05/2024. Learn more about the [Health Library](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/about) and our [editorial process](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/about/website/editorial-policy). ### References Cleveland Clinic’s health articles are based on evidence-backed information and review by medical professionals to ensure accuracy, reliability and up-to-date clinical standards. #### ### Experts You Can Trust Medically Reviewed. Last updated on 06/05/2024. ### References Cleveland Clinic’s health articles are based on evidence-backed information and review by medical professionals to ensure accuracy, reliability and up-to-date clinical standards. - Disorders of Smell and Taste. In: Ropper AH, Samuels MA, Klein JP, Prasad S, eds. Adams and Victor’s Principles of Neurology. 12th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Education; 2023. - Hsieh JW, Daskalou D, Macario S, Voruz F, Landis BN. How to Manage Taste Disorders (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7883672/). Curr Otorhinolaryngol Rep. 2022;10(4):385-392. Accessed 6/5/2024. - Mastinu M, Pieniak M, Wolf A, et al. A Simple Taste Test for Clinical Assessment of Taste and Oral Somatosensory Function-The "Seven-iTT" (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9865728/). Life (Basel). 2022;13(1):59. Accessed 6/5/2024. - Mastrangelo A, Bonato M, Cinque P. Smell and taste disorders in COVID-19: From pathogenesis to clinical features and outcomes (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7883672/). Neurosci Lett. 2021;748:135694. Accessed 6/5/2024. - Rathee M, Jain P. Ageusia (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549775/). 2023 Aug 7. In: StatPearls \[Internet\]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan. Accessed 6/5/2024.
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