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Diabetic Tongue - Could it be a Diagnostic Criterion?

Nikhil N Bhandare¹, Mukundraj S Keny², Ramnath P Nevrekar³

¹Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa, India.

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Summary

Altered taste, including ageusia and hypogeusia, can be an early symptom of diabetes mellitus (DM). Recognizing these taste disturbances aids in the prompt diagnosis and management of diabetes, preventing serious complications.

Keywords:

Altered taste diabetes mellitus diagnosis

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Diabetology
Neurology

Background:

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a prevalent metabolic disorder.
Common DM symptoms include polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss, fatigue, and skin issues.
Taste disturbances (ageusia, hypogeusia, dysgeusia) are recognized associations with DM.

Observation:

A case study of a female patient presenting with altered taste is detailed.
Altered taste served as the initial presenting symptom of diabetes mellitus.
This highlights a less commonly recognized early indicator of the disease.

Findings:

The patient's altered taste was the primary symptom leading to DM diagnosis.
Early identification of DM through unusual symptoms like taste changes is crucial.
This case underscores the importance of considering taste disturbances in DM diagnostics.

Implications:

Recognizing taste alterations as an early DM sign can expedite diagnosis.
Prompt DM treatment initiated early can prevent long-term complications.
This case broadens the understanding of DM's diverse clinical presentations.