Parageusia

Parageusia ( ancient Greek: παρά para = beside, against, ἡ γεύσις he geusis, εως - eos f = the taste) refers to the change of taste or taste perception. Parageusia is a taste disorder and is treated in the field of ear, nose and throat medicine. In contrast to the anosmia is not the sense of smell but the taste buds in the mouth affected, traditional bitter for the flavors, sweet, sour and salty responsible. This leads to a change, bad, eg, bitter taste in the mouth. In homeopathy is " bad taste in the mouth " a regularly -called symptom, such as indicator for Pulsatilla.

The possible causes are varied, eg as a side effect of medicines for gastrointestinal disorders (especially medicine against Helicobacter bacteria ), heartburn or spoiled food, eg nuts or seeds.

The quality of life is significantly impaired, such as when everything tastes bitter.

A taste disturbance can be reduced within a few days or weeks and disappear.