I am 46. Had tonsil surgery in April 2023. Since then, taste is totally gone. Smell is there. Please suggest. Regards Abhishek Ghosh, Kolkata

Ans: Taste buds become blunt particularly over the tip of the tongue and sides of the tongue
So one really need to pep up the spices to feel their existence.
Particularly those who are sharp in their mind.
So it is good to have chilly but please ask her to go for green chilly and pepper spice than redchillies

Ans: Dear Mohinder,
This is pretty unpleasant to know. I suggest that you visit a specialist maybe like an ENT specialist who can actually investigate the matter further and give sound medical advice.
In the meantime, you can take charge by activating your senses again...It's an attempt that may or may not lead to an outcome; but no harm in trying.
Everyday alternate between smelling and tasting something different with at least 5 different foods/objects/flowers/fruits/combination of these. So, in all:
- 5 things to smells
- 5 things to taste

Do this slowly and savor the moment recognizing even the faintest of taste or smell...if there is a response, then keep continuing...trying it with strong smelling fruits like oranges or foods like garlic may help. Again, I will mention this is something that you can try...it may or may not work but its worth the effort.

All the best!

Ans: How old are you

Ans: Was there any viral infection before this
And how about your sense of smell?
Sometimes these senses are affected with Viral infection
They would come back slowly.
Also how is your memory and recall?