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Cannot recognize the taste

2018-11-03 08:20:54
My mom is 57 yrs old. She is unable to taste something (i.e) If she eats something, she is not able to find the find taste(salty, spicy, sweet). She says that she feels like eating mud.
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Hello dear It’s seems like fungal infection of tongue.. Please consult me on my private chat window for complete treatment and prescription details..

Answered2018-11-03 12:33:53

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