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GlossaryDysgeusia

distorted sense of taste, often metallic or bitter

Dysgeusia, also known as a taste disorder, is a condition where a person experiences a distorted sense of taste. This can manifest as a persistent metallic, bitter, or salty taste, even when not eating. It can be caused by various factors, including medications, nutritional deficiencies, or underlying health conditions.

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research An Unusual Case of Diarrhea, Dysgeusia, and Grainy and Nodular Mucosa

August 2023 in “Gastroenterology”

A 78-year-old man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved significantly after treatment and remains symptom-free.

research Photobiomodulation Therapy in Management of Cancer Therapy-Induced Side Effects: WALT Position Paper 2022

31 citations, August 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology”

Photobiomodulation therapy helps manage cancer treatment side effects but needs more research for optimization.

research Hormonal Trends in Patients Suffering from Long COVID Symptoms

25 citations, January 2022 in “Endocrine journal”

Long COVID patients may have hormonal imbalances linked to their symptoms.

research Profile Analysis of Adverse Events After Boron Neutron Capture Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer: A Sub-Analysis of the JHN002 Study

9 citations, March 2022 in “Journal of radiation research”

Boron neutron capture therapy for head and neck cancer can cause side effects like mouth sores and skin irritation, which vary depending on where the treatment is aimed.

research Transitional Changes in Fatigue-Related Symptoms Due to Long COVID: A Single-Center Retrospective Observational Study in Japan

8 citations, October 2022 in “Medicina-lithuania”

Patients with long COVID after Omicron had fewer hospitalizations and milder symptoms but more fatigue, insomnia, and cough compared to those with Delta.

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