Cannot recognize the taste

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Asked for Female, 57 Years

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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Dr. Varun Mathur Internal Medicine 8 yrs exp Jaipur Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Varun Mathur

Internal Medicine 8 yrs exp Jaipur

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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..

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