What is dysgeusia?

What is dysgeusia?

• A. Altered taste
• B. Altered vision
• C. Hearing loss
• D. Dizziness

Answer: (A)

Dysgeusia is an abnormal or altered sense of taste. It means the normal taste perception is distorted or diminished, so foods may taste metallic, bitter, sour, or less flavorful than usual. The taste system relies on taste buds and neural pathways to the brain, and disturbances can arise from medications, infections, chemotherapy, nutritional issues, or dental materials. The other descriptions—altered vision, hearing loss, or dizziness—involve other senses and are not taste disturbances.

Dysgeusia is an abnormal or altered sense of taste. It means the normal taste perception is distorted or diminished, so foods may taste metallic, bitter, sour, or less flavorful than usual. The taste system relies on taste buds and neural pathways to the brain, and disturbances can arise from medications, infections, chemotherapy, nutritional issues, or dental materials. The other descriptions—altered vision, hearing loss, or dizziness—involve other senses and are not taste disturbances.