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Salt taste
Not able to taste salt with food.... When consumed with water I am able to take salt with slight extra dose
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This symptoms occurs with many condition. So better to consult a doctor.
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Consult ENT specialist
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This could have multiple causes requiring proper examination. Please consult specialist for accurate diagnosis and treatment, or you can connect on WA Business - eight three eight two eight one one two two four.
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Good day Sir, this can happen because of any reasons:
1. If you previously ate too salt food.
2. Zinc deficiencies.
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Consult a doctor and get a proper prescribed dose of Zinc for 2-3months.
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Reduced salt taste may occur due to problems affecting taste or smell, nutritional deficiencies like zinc vitamin b12 ,medications, or other medical conditions, and requires clinical evaluation to determine the exact cause
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Please consult an ENT specialist for evaluation
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Avoid increasing your salt intake to compensate, as this may be harmful if you have high blood pressure
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You need oral examination
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Go to nearby ENT Doctor
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Maintain Oral hygiene
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
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It could be related to zinc or other vit deficiency.
Start with supplement.
Do not increase salt intake it may increase blood pressure
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