Symptoms of Dry Mouth
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Sense of Taste Change
The importance of our sense of taste is often overlooked. It helps us to enjoy our food and this is not a good thing just because it makes meal time more enjoyable. It also helps because it encourages us to take on board the nutrients and energy that we need. It also helps us to identify anything that might cause us harm, allowing us to spit it out before swallowing it.
One of the symptoms of a dry mouth is that the patient can experience a change in their sense of taste. Even the foods that they do like are no longer appealing to them as everything seems to taste differently. This can lead to a loss of appetite in some cases.
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