Taste Buds Not Working- 106 Questions Answered

Sir my taste buds are not working. Whenever i eat something is seems bitter only.ever sugar also seems bitter

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I had blisters on my mouth last week. After taken medicines I feel relief but I am not able to taste since last 10days.

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Dr. Praveen M Dentist | Hyderabad

Loss of taste sensation is common side effect for few medications and infection.usually it should be fine after a period of 15 days,if not consult a doctor later ... Read More

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Hello Dr. I got tonsillectomy done on 16th March,2016. Its been a month since my tonsillectomy...but still my taste buds are not back to normal...I can't taste any food properly...my tongue in appearance looks normal. Please suggest!

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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bangalore

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Please use this app to find & consult another ENT Surgeon who will examine you and help diagnose your problem as taste is never affected by tonsillectomy. If anything it should get enhanced especially ... Read More

My taste bud red and pain full,...,... ... ...why it is happening Plz suggest me any treatment please

Asked for Male, 30 Years 83 Views v

Dr. Kalyani A. Sonawane Dentist | Jalgaon

Please share the clinical photograph of the area in question for better consultation. Thanks! ... Read More

I m suffering from cough and taking medicines of it..my taste buds have lost from few days.. Cough is less but not feeling the taste of any food

Asked for Female, 24 Years 193 Views v

Dr. Sam Anbu Sahayam. J General Physician | Chennai

Cough for how many days is not mentioned' Associated with sputum or not Have chest pain and pain over ribs? ... Read More

Hi I have swollen taste buds at the back if my tounge and is surrounded in white colour no pain though

Asked for Male, 29 Years 122 Views v

Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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You might be looking at lingual tonsils. If there is no symptoms you need not bother about them ... Read More

After three to four months of Covid Recovery, I have noticed that my taste bud has become different for two stuff i.e.l Apples and Coriander leaves chutney tastes weird and bad. Except this two, tastes of other food are same. Its been three months, taste for this two is not changing. Should I get any test done?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 143 Views v

Dr. Manisha.M ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Hyderabad

No need to worry mam it will be normal after few months... ... Read More

I have quit smoking since a year and a half. I have developed a problem where very often I get bumped taste buds. It is irritating but painless. Could you please advice me.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 140 Views v

Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

You seem to be suffering from reflux laryngopharyngitis which is type of acidity related disorder. You may need to take anti reflux medications for few weeks for long term benefits ... Read More

Suddenly Taste buds is changing that too half part right side. Can suggest why suddenly change this. I was consuming vit E . Is it because of it?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 82 Views v

Dr. Ashok Dudi General Physician | Jodhpur

In my knowledge vit e don't cause this, kindly consult ... Read More

Hi sir/ mam my husband vamshi of age 37 he lost his taste buds by 3 days he got fever and now fever has reduced but he doesn't taste any thing like normal and smell how to get back his taste buds and smell please advice

Asked for Female, 29 Years 278 Views v

Dr. Soudip Saha General Physician | South 24 Parganas

Do a covid 19 test. ... Read More

My wife is having swollen taste buds (majorly in the front tip of the tongue, and on the sides ) for the past 5 days. She has irritation after eating any food. No other symptoms.

Asked for Male, 32 Years 325 Views v

Dr. Madiha Dentist | Noida

Hi, As it's been 5 days and the swollen taste buds haven’t healed yet, it’s best to get a proper clinical check-up done. This could be due to irritation from spicy food, vitamin deficiency ... Read More

My prostate is enlarged as per doctors report,and I don't know what happend to my taste buds they always giving me salty taste

Asked for Male, 85 Years 67 Views v

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bangalore

I suggest you consult your Urologist to treat the prostate enlargement. As for the salty taste, it could be side effects from certain medication. Your urologist will guide you better on this issue. ... Read More

My daughter 1 year 10months. By mistakenly she ate earphones bud. I am so worrying about this. Do we need to consult doctor or what else do we need to do. Please help on this

Asked for Female, 29 Years 37 Views v

Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas Pediatrician | Pune

No need to worry ... Read More

My daughter swallowed an earphone bud last night. She pooped today but it didn't come out. What can be done?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 50 Views v

Dr. Raiba Deshmukh General Surgeon | Pune

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Nothing to worry.. Wait and watch. Maintain Hydration Get x ray and sonography done if required to rule out position of bud ... Read More

I have swollen taste buds at the back of tongue for last 5 year.Its not painful and I am not feeling any discomfort . Please suggest me is there any medicene for it. It's a normal thing or I should worried abt it.

Asked for Male, 36 Years 483 Views v

Dr. Alfiya Kaderi Dentist | Hyderabad

Hello This describes a harmless condition that causes small bumps at the back upper surface of the tongue . An exact cause is unknown but possible causes include stress, GI upset, stress, having dry m ... Read More

I have swollen taste buds at the back of my tongue since 2017 .Is this normal.I don't have any pain and discomfort but I got scared when I get researched about it in Google site .It almost kill me .please suggest me how it will go.

Asked for Male, 36 Years 104 Views v

Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

They can be lingual tonsils ... Read More

I have recovered from viral flu ...but still I m having no taste on my tongue Medicine taken were Fluvir and montair lc Pls suggest what can be done get my tastes buds normal

Asked for Female, 35 Years 435 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

I have swollen taste buds in back of my mouth more then 5 years and I consult with doctor and he said everything is ok but after covid this year I feel menthol type when I breathe in or breathe out. Really confused what to do.

Asked for Male, 36 Years 118 Views v

Dr. Jaimini Thakkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

Swollen taste buds associated with laryngopharyngeal reflux.. post covid symptoms take time to recover. ... Read More

Hi, how do remove the cotton buds in my ear? my ear is super itchy and i try to use cotton buds but the cotton stock in my ear.

Asked for Male, 23 Years 3049 Views v

Dr. Santhosh Kumar R ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Pune

Please visit a ENT doctor near you who can remove the Bud using a Endoscope or Lense or Microscope. ... Read More

Have throat in the pain and taste buds irritated, while gulping my tongue and throat pains.I believe this is due to consumption of cold things

Asked for Female, 32 Years 79 Views v

Dr. Monalisa Debbarman Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Pune

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This may be due to allergy .take Tab Allegra M 1 tab once daily at night for 10 days . ... Read More

Hello I am 18 years old past two weeks I had a masala called "kala namak" are it tastes so weird and since than whenever I have any masalas in my food I had that weird taste why is it so?

Asked for Female, 18 Years 207 Views v

Dr. Mihika Bala Oral And MaxilloFacial Surgeon | Kolkata

Hi. I have read and understood your concern but it would be better if you can elaborate on the weird taste that you are having. If it is unexplainable taste then you probably need to maintain your ora ... Read More

I have a swollen tonsil for which I did consult a few doctors and they gave me antibiotics said it will and unless it's causing a problem it's alright. Now since few days, I get a weird taste whenever I eat anything and also a weird sense of smell. What could the possible reason be? What should I do

Asked for Female, 20 Years 108 Views v

Dr. Spandana Kandra Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Vijayawada

Any other symptoms,give swab for rtpcr test ... Read More

My mother is facing loss of taste from 3 weeks. It is post covid taste loss. Everything she eat tastes bitter. Because of that she is not eating well . Anything to do to bring back her taste? To activate taste buds ?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 165 Views v

Dr. Sajin General Practitioner | Thiruvananthapuram

Drink plenty of water.Include more fruits , vegetables in to diet. Don't worry ,it takes time to get back into normal. ... Read More

My wife was corona positive 4 days before.. Now she is ok but today she complaint about not getting taste as well as smell of anything.. Pls tell me is it a serious problem??

Asked for Male, 28 Years 92 Views v

Dr. Tanvi Sood Oncologist | Bangalore

Loss of taste and smell is a common symptom of COVID19 acute infection. It tends to return back by second week. It is not a serious problem. ... Read More

Having eating issue... Not being able to eat properly from 3-4 days due to taste issue.. Weakness problem

Asked for Female, 50 Years 88 Views v

Dr. Pragnya Rao General Physician | Bangalore

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Hi, if you have gastritis issues, take pan tablet If you have loss of appetite with loss of taste, better to consult online since you also have weakness ... Read More

While doing tongue cleaner i hurt my taste bud in left side of tongue and it became red and swollen. What medicine should i take Please suggest me

Asked for Male, 32 Years 465 Views v

Dr. Pragya Jain Dentist | Greater Noida

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You can apply zytee/ ultigel..do take multivitamin once a day ... Read More

From past few month my taste buds not working well, I cannot taste food exactly how it's taste. Specially for fruits like apple n banana. Sometime I feel taste different for home made food as well. I am experiencing different taste than original one. Sometime it's taste like some chemical elements, I can't explain how exactly it taste. Need your ad

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Asked for Male, 32 Years 84 Views v

Dr. Rupal V Rana General Physician | Mumbai

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A proper consultation & discussion of your medical condition will be required . ... Read More

Lately when I eat little spicy I feel very spicy. Sometimes it is unbearable to eat little spicy food. Kindly advice which doctor I should see for my problem.

Asked for Male, 45 Years 117 Views v

Dr. Vishwas K. Pai Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Mangalore

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Ent specialist ... Read More

Hello doctor, My mother was sick(cough and Cold) for 2 days in August.Since then she lost the taste.she is not able feel the taste whatever she eats.how to get back the taste buds, please advice it's been 2 months now.

Asked for Male, 57 Years 111 Views v

Dr. Pranita Gandhewar General Physician | Bangalore

Need detailed history for evaluation ... Read More

From 45 days not able to get taste of foods had some vision problem too.sometimes had neck pain n headaches too.i had no bp n diabetes, what shud I do to get back d taste

Asked for Male, 40 Years 157 Views v

Dr. Avinash Chaitanya Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Hyderabad

Loss of taste for short duration is usually due to loss of smell or nasal obstruction. If you have any nasal blockage or discharge or any other symptoms, a relief from that will get your taste back... ... Read More

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Sir my taste buds are not working. Whenever i eat something is seems bitter only.ever sugar also seems bitter

I had blisters on my mouth last week. After taken medicines I feel relief but I am not able to taste since last 10days.

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Hello Dr. I got tonsillectomy done on 16th March,2016. Its been a month since my tonsillectomy...but still my taste buds are not back to normal...I can't taste any food properly...my tongue in appearance looks normal. Please suggest!

My taste bud red and pain full,...,... ... ...why it is happening Plz suggest me any treatment please

I m suffering from cough and taking medicines of it..my taste buds have lost from few days.. Cough is less but not feeling the taste of any food

Hi I have swollen taste buds at the back if my tounge and is surrounded in white colour no pain though

I have quit smoking since a year and a half. I have developed a problem where very often I get bumped taste buds. It is irritating but painless. Could you please advice me.

Suddenly Taste buds is changing that too half part right side. Can suggest why suddenly change this. I was consuming vit E . Is it because of it?

Hi sir/ mam my husband vamshi of age 37 he lost his taste buds by 3 days he got fever and now fever has reduced but he doesn't taste any thing like normal and smell how to get back his taste buds and smell please advice

My wife is having swollen taste buds (majorly in the front tip of the tongue, and on the sides ) for the past 5 days. She has irritation after eating any food. No other symptoms.

My prostate is enlarged as per doctors report,and I don't know what happend to my taste buds they always giving me salty taste

My daughter 1 year 10months. By mistakenly she ate earphones bud. I am so worrying about this. Do we need to consult doctor or what else do we need to do. Please help on this

My daughter swallowed an earphone bud last night. She pooped today but it didn't come out. What can be done?

I have swollen taste buds at the back of tongue for last 5 year.Its not painful and I am not feeling any discomfort . Please suggest me is there any medicene for it. It's a normal thing or I should worried abt it.

I have swollen taste buds at the back of my tongue since 2017 .Is this normal.I don't have any pain and discomfort but I got scared when I get researched about it in Google site .It almost kill me .please suggest me how it will go.

I have recovered from viral flu ...but still I m having no taste on my tongue Medicine taken were Fluvir and montair lc Pls suggest what can be done get my tastes buds normal

I have swollen taste buds in back of my mouth more then 5 years and I consult with doctor and he said everything is ok but after covid this year I feel menthol type when I breathe in or breathe out. Really confused what to do.

Hi, how do remove the cotton buds in my ear? my ear is super itchy and i try to use cotton buds but the cotton stock in my ear.

Have throat in the pain and taste buds irritated, while gulping my tongue and throat pains.I believe this is due to consumption of cold things

Hello I am 18 years old past two weeks I had a masala called "kala namak" are it tastes so weird and since than whenever I have any masalas in my food I had that weird taste why is it so?

I have a swollen tonsil for which I did consult a few doctors and they gave me antibiotics said it will and unless it's causing a problem it's alright. Now since few days, I get a weird taste whenever I eat anything and also a weird sense of smell. What could the possible reason be? What should I do

My mother is facing loss of taste from 3 weeks. It is post covid taste loss. Everything she eat tastes bitter. Because of that she is not eating well . Anything to do to bring back her taste? To activate taste buds ?

My wife was corona positive 4 days before.. Now she is ok but today she complaint about not getting taste as well as smell of anything.. Pls tell me is it a serious problem??

Having eating issue... Not being able to eat properly from 3-4 days due to taste issue.. Weakness problem

While doing tongue cleaner i hurt my taste bud in left side of tongue and it became red and swollen. What medicine should i take Please suggest me

Lately when I eat little spicy I feel very spicy. Sometimes it is unbearable to eat little spicy food. Kindly advice which doctor I should see for my problem.

Hello doctor, My mother was sick(cough and Cold) for 2 days in August.Since then she lost the taste.she is not able feel the taste whatever she eats.how to get back the taste buds, please advice it's been 2 months now.

From 45 days not able to get taste of foods had some vision problem too.sometimes had neck pain n headaches too.i had no bp n diabetes, what shud I do to get back d taste

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