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I had my tonsils removed and i'm now in the 17th day post operation. i'm experiencing taste dysgeusia (foods don't taste the same as before) is this normal?
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This complication is uncommon but it has been reported and discussed but the exact etiology is undefined. This symptom resolves in most cases after a couple months but there are reported of persistent symptom up to 2 years. Zinc supplement may be beneficial in some cases, please discuss with your ENT doctor.
Answered 7/9/2022
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