Dysgeusia Symptoms, Causes and More
How Does Chemotherapy Cause Dysgeusia?
People undergoing chemotherapy for cancer frequently experience a weakened immune system from the cancer itself and aggressive treatment. One of the many side effects of chemotherapy is the altered sense of taste caused by damage to the oral cavity.
There is a bulk load of healthy bacteria in the mouth and chemotherapy can alter the normal microbial flora in the mouth, causing inflammation and ulcers. This can result in decreased saliva production, which leads to a dry mouth, another cause of dysgeusia.
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