I noticed recently that all foods are of the same taste in my mouth. I don't really have the ability to differentiate one food from the other, they all taste the same in mouth.

This loss of taste in general is an observation I made since 2019 after I somehow recovered from a long period of a very severe illness. Since the aftermath of the illness, I ve noticed that all foods to me, are just items to be used in filling the stomach to prevent or stop starvation.

Please what can I do to solve this. Health practitioners, please help find a solution.

One question; can you still smell the aroma of food?

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RIP in advance

mariahAngel:
One question; can you still smell the aroma of food?

Faintly, yes not as it used to be. I did not pay much attention to it until you asked me now. I was only aware of the loss of the taste sense.
Please how can I rectify this problem?

VeryWickedPrick:
COVID-19
RIP in advance

Not that easy to die, I may even outlive you.

thisfemi:
I noticed recently that all foods are of the same taste in my mouth. I don't really have the ability to differentiate one food from the other, they all taste the same in mouth.

This loss of taste in general is an observation I made since 2019 after I somehow recovered from a long period of a very severe illness. Since the aftermath of the illness, I ve noticed that all foods to me, are just items to be used in filling the stomach to prevent or stop starvation.

Please what can I do to solve this. Health practitioners, please help find a solution.

Sorry about your condition.
An impaired sense of taste is a real burden that's underestimated by many. While it may not be a serious concern in itself but it can be distressing and lead to more significant problems if it continues in the long term. Most times, it's due to an underlying health issue, certain medications or nutritional deficiencies.

Since you could trace your condition to your previous illness, it's safe to say it might be due to the illness or the medication taken. Side effects of some medications such as antibiotics, blood pressure medications, or even cancer treatment could alter your taste.

The signals sent to your brain through your taste nerves might have been interrupted by the medications. This is one of the reason your taste buds stop working properly.

If it's already progressing, you may not be able to appreciate some of the flavours in your food, affecting your appetite and make you less inclined to want to eat. And you're often left with a lingering, unpleasant taste even though there is nothing in your mouth.

Also, for your decreased sense of smell, the fact is; the senses of taste and smell are actually very closely related. Some chronic medical conditions or medications that interfere with taste sensation also interfere with the sense of smell. With a weakened sense of taste and smell, you may find it hard to detect spoiled food or liquids.

Symptoms remain ongoing until a lasting corrective approach is taken. Do you have a persistent sweet or sour taste for all foods or is it just a weird taste everytime? Does it happen with bad breath or soreness inside your mouth?