人类天生周围
- 甜的
- 酸的
- 咸
- 苦的
- 鲜味
各种因素会影响我们的味蕾，并改变我们感知口味的方式，包括衰老，疾病等。
在本文中，我们将探讨可能导致您的味蕾改变以及何时去看医生进行正式诊断的因素。
Our taste buds are responsible for helping us enjoy the many flavors the world has to offer. When our taste buds encounter food and other substances, the taste cells inside send messages to the brain that help us make sense of what we are tasting. These taste cells work in conjunction with chemical and physical senses to produce what we know as “flavor.”
Changes in our taste buds can greatly affect the way we perceive flavor. Foods can become bland and lack flavor. Your perception of flavor, especially via your taste buds, can beimpairedby a variety of factors, from infections to medications, and more.
1.Viral or bacterial infections
Upper respiratory infections, whether viral or bacterial, can causesymptoms就像鼻塞和流鼻涕一样。这些症状可以减少您的气味，这反过来会影响您对口味的感知。
尽管您的味蕾似乎在感冒或流感生病时已经停止工作了，但事实是，如果没有您的嗅觉，您的味觉感觉就不那么好了。
2.医疗条件
影响口腔或大脑神经的神经系统疾病，例如Parkinson’s disease,多发性硬化症(MS), andAlzheimer’s disease, may cause a change in the perception of taste. In addition, some non-nervous system disorders, such as cancer, can alter taste perception – especially duringtreatment.
Ultimately, any medical condition that affects the brain, nose, or mouth can also result in a change to your taste buds.
3.Nutrient deficiencies
Malnutritioncan cause a deficiency in certain vitamins and minerals that are necessary for the taste buds to function properly. Deficiencies in the following nutrients may lead to a loss of taste:
- 维生素A。
- vitamin B6
- 维生素B12
- zinc
- copper
4。神经损伤
发现沿神经通路从口腔到the brain are responsible for taste bud function and the perception of flavor. Nerve damage anywhere along this pathway, whether from injury or illness, can contribute to a change in your taste buds.
一些潜力
- 耳朵感染
- ear surgery
- dental procedures
- 嘴外科手术
- facial nerve dysfunction
- brain trauma
5。药物
Some medications may change your taste buds and alter your perception of taste. The most common medications that affect your sense of taste are angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, which are used to treat high blood pressure.
其他药物可能会通过导致口干而导致味觉变化，这使得味蕾很难识别味觉化学物质。一些共同
- antibiotics
- 抗抑郁药
- antifungals
- antihistamines
- 抗高血压
- 抗炎
- antipsychotics
- antivirals
- CNS medications
- 利尿剂
- 肌肉放松剂
- 甲状腺药物
6。Aging
随着年龄的增长，我们的味蕾不仅减少了数量，而且功能的变化。随着我们进入中年，我们天生的10,000个味蕾开始减少。仍然存在的味蕾的大小和灵敏度也会降低，这可能使人们难以感知味道。
The loss of smell that occurs with aging can also lead to a decrease in the sense of taste as we age. In addition, many of the illnesses and conditions we experience as we age – some of which have been listed above – can have a negative influence on our taste buds.
7。抽烟
吸烟还会对您的味觉产生负面影响，以及其他有害的长期影响。香烟中含有的化学物质，例如致癌物和生物碱，可以改变味蕾中包含的受体。
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在疾病，衰老或其他原因之外，味觉感知通常是恒定的。但是，成人味蕾再生经常在细胞水平和功能水平上发生。
根据
味蕾突然改变或突然失去味觉会表明潜在的疾病。一些可能导致您对味觉感知突然改变的医疗状况包括：
突然失去味道的大多数原因，例如上呼吸道感染或普通感冒，并不严重，可以在家中进行治疗。但是，在某些情况下，某些病毒或细菌疾病会压倒免疫系统。如果您遇到饮食，饮水或呼吸困难，则应立即寻求医疗护理。
当受损的味蕾是由潜在的疾病引起的，可以通过治疗潜在状况来修复它们。细菌感染可以用抗生素治疗，而病毒感染可以在家里进行大量休息来治疗。
对于更严重的疾病，例如造成长期神经损伤的疾病，治疗可能不一定会恢复味蕾的功能。最终，恢复取决于神经损伤的程度和身体修复的能力。
When medications are the cause of loss of taste, your doctor may choose to adjust or change your medication to alleviate this side effect.
If you have a sudden loss of taste that accompanies symptoms of more serious conditions, such as a head injury, mouth injury, stroke, or other nervous system condition, it’s time to visit a doctor. They can assess your medical history and if necessary, run further diagnostic tests to determine the underlying cause.
Taste bud changes can occur naturally as we age or may be caused by an underlying medical condition. Viral and bacterial illnesses of the upper respiratory system are a common cause of loss of taste. In addition, many commonly prescribed medications can also lead to a change in the function of the taste buds. In some cases, a more serious underlying condition may be causing a change in the perception of taste.
如果你有been experiencing a change in your taste buds that you can’t explain or that won’t go away, schedule a visit with your doctor for further testing.