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Cerebral Anuerysm post surgery side affect - taste loss
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Cerebral Anuerysm post surgery side affect - taste loss
by rob630, Dec 27, 2004 12:00AM
My sister, 55 yrs old, recently had cerebral anuerysim surgery this past summer 2004. Thankfully she has recovered nicely and is back to normal daily activity, although she has daily headaches to deal with.
One of the most regrettable affects of the surgery is her loss of taste. She will only on occasion get a small taste sensation, but for the most part cannot taste most foods and drinks. Does anyone have any thoughts to share on this problem? Is this loss of taste a typical side affect of the surgery? Is there a possibility that her taste can return? Are there any medical options/procedures to analyze and treat to help allow her taste to return?
I appreciate any insight.
Thank you.
Rob
One of the most regrettable affects of the surgery is her loss of taste. She will only on occasion get a small taste sensation, but for the most part cannot taste most foods and drinks. Does anyone have any thoughts to share on this problem? Is this loss of taste a typical side affect of the surgery? Is there a possibility that her taste can return? Are there any medical options/procedures to analyze and treat to help allow her taste to return?
I appreciate any insight.
Thank you.
Rob
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-CS, Dec 29, 2004 12:00AM
It depends on where the surgery was performed in the brain, and where the hole in the skull was made. Occasionally the nerve fibers for smell can be injured, and after this patient's complain that food does not taste the same. Smell actually plays a large part in how we "taste" food. If this is the case, there is a chance for recovery over time. I hope this helps. Good luck.
Member Comments (1)
by sugs, Oct 31, 2008 10:49AM
A related discussion, Loss of smell and taste from brain anuerysm surgery was started.
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