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Loss of taste
Ageusia is the loss of the sense of taste, either by damage to the part of the brain that interprets taste, or by direct damage to the taste buds on the tongue itself.
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Morning I was in contact with someone who tested positive. I'm currently experiencing headaches and loss of taste?
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I was in contact with a person that tested positive for COVID-19 and Im having some loss of taste. I need to get tested?
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I woke up this morning with a slight loss of taste. No other symptoms. What should my next steps be? Should I get tested for COVID immediately or should I wait until other symptoms arise?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Loss of taste too is a symptom of covid-19, have this for a month now but isolated for 14 days initially. Wondering if I have it, other people who are in contact with me after 14 days and before could've got it from me but nobody did. Please help?
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Is there any cure for long term loss of taste and smell?
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How common is it for loss of taste and smell to be permanent from COVID?
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How common is it for covid to occur without causing loss of taste or smell?
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Good day I have recently been incontact with a confirmed Covid19 case. And i am experiencing loss of taste and smell. What do i do?
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Loss of taste while taking Risperdone, will I get my sense of taste back if I stop taking it? I've only taken it twice, and it sucks.
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Could metformin cause a loss of taste and smell?
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Are anosmia loss of taste and ageusia loss of smell?
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What could cause intermittent tongue numbness and intermittent loss of taste?
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Is it normal to still have loss of taste even after a week after surgery (herniated cervical disks)?
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So, I have had total loss of taste and smell 7 days ago, and did test positive for Covid 2 days ago. How long before my sense of taste and smell return? So scared it's permanent?
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Hi. I'm a recovering covid patient and tomorrow will be my 14th day,I'm doing well besides loss of taste and smell,a few people have tested positive at work,is it advisable for me to go back to work on Thursday?
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Does food poisoning cause loss of taste buds?
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Is temporary loss of taste after dental anesthesia normal?
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I feel tired all the time, have headaches and loss of taste and smell. Do I have COVID-19?
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What could be the cause a metallic odour on my hands that only I can smell and loss of taste?
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My tongue feels dry and i have loss of taste and my stomach remains heavy and dont have desire for food?
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I have been presenting with fatigue, loss of taste and smell for five days now. Should I get tested for COVID19?
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Causes of the "loss of taste" and if caused by gerd; what foods can benefit to get the taste buds again activated?
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