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  2. Oral candidiasis - Wikipedia

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    Another potential symptom is a metallic, acidic, salty or bitter taste in the mouth. [5] [8] The pseudomembranous type rarely causes any symptoms apart from possibly some discomfort or bad taste due to the presence of the membranes. [5] [6] Sometimes the patient describes the raised pseudomembranes as "blisters."

  3. What Causes Geographic Tongue, the Mysterious Taste Bud ... - AOL

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    Also known as benign migratory glossitis, experts cover the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of geographic tongue. ... experts cover the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of ...

  4. Ageusia - Wikipedia

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    Ageusia (from negative prefix a-and Ancient Greek γεῦσις geûsis 'taste') is the loss of taste functions of the tongue, particularly the inability to detect sweetness, sourness, bitterness, saltiness, and umami (meaning 'savory taste'). It is sometimes confused with anosmia – a loss of the sense of smell.

  5. Geographic tongue - Wikipedia

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    Geographic tongue, also known by several other terms, [note 1] is a condition of the mucous membrane of the tongue, usually on the dorsal surface. It is a common condition, affecting approximately 2–3% of the general population. [2] [7] It is characterized by areas of smooth, red depapillation (loss of lingual papillae) which

  6. 'COVID Tongue' Is Definitely a Thing—Here's What It Is and ...

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    The effect it has on taste buds can impact how you enjoy food for a bit. "COVID tongue may represent loss of taste buds or papillae on the lining of the tongue," Dr. Mehdizadeh says.

  7. 'Covid tongue' may be another coronavirus symptom ... - AOL

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    Tongue or mouth issues — other than a sore throat — don’t appear on the list of Covid-19 symptoms compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, though the agency acknowledged ...

  8. Candidiasis - Wikipedia

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    Candidiasis is a fungal infection due to any species of the genus Candida (a yeast). [4] When it affects the mouth, in some countries it is commonly called thrush. [3] Signs and symptoms include white patches on the tongue or other areas of the mouth and throat. [3]

  9. Dysgeusia - Wikipedia

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    An altered sense of taste has effects on food choice and intake, and can lead to weight loss, malnutrition, impaired immunity, and a decline in health. [47] Patients diagnosed with dysgeusia must use caution when adding sugar and salt to food, and must be sure not to overcompensate for their lack of taste with excess amounts. [ 47 ]