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[Pathology of taste: knowledge and prospectives]
M G Marinone1, M G Marinone, C Paganelli
1Clinica Odontostomatologica, Università degli Studi, Brescia.
Minerva Stomatologica
|May 6, 1998
Summary
Taste disorders, previously understudied in Italy, impact food choices, nutrition, and mental well-being. This research details taste anomalies linked to various diseases and treatments.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Human Physiology
- Pathology
Context:
- Systematic investigation of taste anomalies is a recent development in Italy.
- Taste significantly influences food selection, nutritional status, and psycho-physical well-being.
- Previous research has largely demonstrated the impact of taste on human health.
Purpose:
- To systematically investigate taste anomalies in the Italian population.
- To report taste anomalies associated with diverse pathological conditions, including nervous, endocrine, metabolic, infectious, immunological, carential, and neoplastic disorders.
- To describe taste anomalies resulting from drug treatments or surgical interventions.
Summary:
- This study reports on taste anomalies observed in various pathological conditions.
- Specific focus is given to the type and degree of taste anomalies in immunological diseases, allogeneic bone marrow transplantation, and AL amyloidosis.
- The findings contribute to a better understanding of taste dysfunction in complex medical scenarios.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of taste anomalies and their associated conditions.
- Highlights the need for further research into taste dysfunction and its management.
- Informs clinical practice regarding the assessment and potential treatment of taste disorders.