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Foods Do Not Taste And Having Only Bland Foods. Having Floating Stools And Being Treated For Nerve Problem In Leg. Taking Steroid Injections. Concerned?
Question: For two months, foods do not taste as the did previously. I can't drink coffee, eat meats, even desserts. I only want bland foods such as salad, baked potatoes, etc. Have lost 13 lbs. but I am 5'5" and after weight loss weigh 130 lbs. so I needed to lose the weight. Recently, last two weeks have noticed floating stools. I have been treated for nerve problem in right leg and foot due to degenerated discs since May so thought the problem was from anti-inflammatory medications, steroids, and steroid injections taken for this disorder. However, I stopped taking the anti-inflammatory medications about six weeks ago after my last steroid injection and my taste for foods has not changed.
Brief Answer:
Floating stool & taste loss due to malabsorption.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr XXXXXXX and I will try my level best to address your concerns.
The floating stool is due to malabsorption, mostly seen in people who got their gallbladder removed. Its not a major serious issue.
Digestive enzyme supplement will help to fix that issues, here are few enzymes tablets brand that will help to fix the floating stool issues
1) Natural XXXXXXX Super Digestive Enzymes
2) The Vitamin Shoppe Digestive Enzymes
You may choose any other digestive enzyme tablets available in local stores.
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Now the " LOSS OF TASTE " in mostly found in people with malabsorption issues. The taste is lost due to dietary deficiency of certain vitamins and other nutrition.
Deficiency of vitamin B3 (niacin) and zinc can cause problems with the endocrine system, which may cause taste loss or alteration .
To fix the loss of taste issue you need to take dietary supplements containing vit-B3 as well as zinc. Their are multiple multivitamin capsules are available and you may choose any one from the local stores.
Please feel free to contact me in case of any further concerns. Any question is welcome.
Thanks for the query.
Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Floating stool & taste loss due to malabsorption.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr XXXXXXX and I will try my level best to address your concerns.
The floating stool is due to malabsorption, mostly seen in people who got their gallbladder removed. Its not a major serious issue.
Digestive enzyme supplement will help to fix that issues, here are few enzymes tablets brand that will help to fix the floating stool issues
1) Natural XXXXXXX Super Digestive Enzymes
2) The Vitamin Shoppe Digestive Enzymes
You may choose any other digestive enzyme tablets available in local stores.
======================================================================================================
Now the " LOSS OF TASTE " in mostly found in people with malabsorption issues. The taste is lost due to dietary deficiency of certain vitamins and other nutrition.
Deficiency of vitamin B3 (niacin) and zinc can cause problems with the endocrine system, which may cause taste loss or alteration .
To fix the loss of taste issue you need to take dietary supplements containing vit-B3 as well as zinc. Their are multiple multivitamin capsules are available and you may choose any one from the local stores.
Please feel free to contact me in case of any further concerns. Any question is welcome.
Thanks for the query.
Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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