What medication should be taken for loss of taste?
Oct 12, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
Loss of taste can result from factors such as staying up late and insomnia, colds and fevers, or disharmony of the spleen and stomach. Treatment primarily involves symptomatic medications. Staying up late and insomnia, along with gastrointestinal disturbances, may lead to symptoms including loss of appetite and impaired taste. Viral infections or exposure to cold can trigger colds and loss of taste. Spleen and stomach disharmony can also cause poor appetite and a diminished sense of taste.
Generally, loss of taste may be caused by factors such as staying up late, insomnia, colds, fever, or spleen and stomach disharmony. Treatment mainly depends on the underlying cause and involves using appropriate medications accordingly.
1. Staying up late and insomnia: High work or life stress leading to anxiety, insomnia, or chronic sleep deprivation may disrupt gastrointestinal function, resulting in symptoms such as poor appetite and loss of taste. It is recommended to maintain regular作息 (sleep patterns), eat a balanced diet, and consider taking medications like Shugan Jieyu Pills or Kaiyu Laokou Pills as treatment.
2. Common cold: Viral infection or exposure to cold may lead to cold symptoms including fever, fatigue, decreased appetite, and loss of taste. Follow medical advice to take oral medications such as Qingkailing or Nimesulide, after which the sense of taste usually gradually recovers.
3. Spleen and stomach disharmony: Overeating, especially greasy or spicy foods, can damage the spleen and stomach, causing digestive imbalance, poor appetite, and diminished taste sensation. Under medical guidance, medications such as Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablets or Baohewan that promote digestion and strengthen the spleen may be taken for treatment.
