Ageusia Causes, Treatments & More
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Hypothyroidism
Otherwise known as an underactive thyroid, hypothyroidism is a condition in which a person's thyroid gland doesn't produce enough hormones. If not dealt with, it could lead to several health conditions, such as obesity, infertility and heart disease.
Signs and symptoms can vary in individuals, depending on the severity of the hormone deficiency. Symptoms can include increased sensitivity to cold, depression, impaired memory and complete loss of taste. Thyroxine replacement therapy may normalize taste sensitivity.2McConnell RJ;Menendez CE;Smith FR;Henkin RI;Rivlin RS; ‘Defects of Taste and Smell in Patients with Hypothyroidism.’The American Journal of Medicine, U.S. National Library of Medicine, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1163545/
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