Dysgeusia
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| ICD-10 | R43.2 |
|---|---|
| ICD-9 | 781.1 |
| DiseasesDB | 27369 |
| MedlinePlus | 003050 |
| eMedicine | ent/333 |
Dysgeusia is the distortion or decrease of the sense of taste. Dysgeusia is associated with zinc deficiency and some drugs designed to treat hypertension and anxiety, including Lithium. It is also found in patients with severe renal insufficiency.
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[edit] References
- Ackerman BH, Kasbekar N (1997). Disturbances of taste and smell induced by drugs. Pharmacotherapy, 17(3):482-96; PMID 9165552.
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