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I had gastritis & gall bladder removed. on medication for both. now i can't taste food properly. i can eat, just can't taste what i eat.

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Dr. Steven Watry answered

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Post-surgical : How long ago was your surgery ? It is possible that you may experience these type of effects for weeks after surgery. Some medications can cause loss of taste as well. Here is a good article: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003050.htm

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Answered 7/23/2014

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A member asked:

I had gastritis & gall bladder removed. on medication for both. now i can't taste food properly. i can eat, just can't taste what i eat.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Watry answered

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

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