Eating is a very enjoyable process, especially when we encounter foods that we love. We can feel the taste impact brought by various flavors to our bodies. However, some people may also experience a lack of taste when eating. Excluding the role of psychological factors, many of them are caused by diseases, especially when the phenomenon persists for a long time, it should be taken seriously. So, what is the reason for the lack of taste when eating?

What is the reason for the lack of taste when eating?

Firstly, changes in taste are actually closely related to many factors such as people's emotions and temperature. Only by eliminating these factors can we associate it with diseases. For example, children often have higher sensitivity to taste than adults, and the same person may have a higher sensitivity in the evening than in the morning. Secondly, a bland taste is also a common symptom after surgery, and it often appears in inflammatory infections. This symptom is often caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach. Whether people eat delicious meals or simple porridge and dishes, they may feel uninterested. When this phenomenon occurs, it is recommended to first check the tongue coating. And do not rely on spicy or heavily flavored foods to improve the situation, nor should you eat excessively bland food every day. At this time, we can prepare an appropriate amount of yam and jujube, boil them in water for half an hour, and make a yam and jujube drink. Drinking it appropriately every day for about a week will bring improvement, as both yam and jujube can help strengthen the spleen and tonify qi, effectively regulating the weak digestive system. If there is still no improvement, we may need to use traditional Chinese medicine for treatment.

What should I do if I have no taste when eating?

1. Take medication. Since spleen deficiency is a concept in traditional Chinese medicine, patients can choose some Chinese patent medicines for treatment after experiencing a bland taste in their mouths. Among them, Niuhuang Jiedu Pill, Sanhuang Pian, and Huoxiang Zhengqi Liquid are commonly used medications. In Western medicine, it is generally believed that a bland taste in the mouth is caused by a lack of trace elements, and at this time, it can be adjusted by increasing zinc gluconate and vitamin B. 2. Dietary adjustment. For people with spleen deficiency and a bland taste in their mouths, dietary adjustment can be helpful. Due to individual differences in constitution, it is not recommended for patients to consume any spicy, stimulating, or greasy foods. Instead, a bland diet is recommended, with common dietary recipes including yam and jujube drink and Sijunzi Decoction. 3. Adjust sleep and wake-up patterns. Regulating sleep and wake-up patterns is of great significance for treating a bland taste in the mouth, as staying up late for a long time can lead to deterioration of physical condition, directly affecting endocrine function and altering the flow of qi and blood in the human body. To avoid harm, it is recommended for patients to regulate their sleep and wake-up patterns and ensure at least eight hours of sleep per day. 4. Exercise. Exercise can help improve physical condition, accelerate the speed of qi and blood circulation, and enhance the excretion of waste products in the human body, effectively relieving a bland taste in the mouth.