Symptom guide · General Practice & Family Medicine
Loss of Taste
What loss of taste can point to, how urgent it is, and who assesses it in the UAE.
Also known as ageusia
At a glance
Quick facts
- Also known as
- ageusia
- Body region
- General
- Care area
- General Practice & Family Medicine
- Conditions linked
- 3
Possible causes
Conditions that can cause loss of taste
Listed alphabetically. This list is not ranked by likelihood.
- Common ColdCommon among people with common cold.
- COVID-19Very common among people with COVID-19.
- Long COVIDCommon among people with long COVID. Long-term condition.
These figures describe how often each condition causes this symptom — not how likely it is that this symptom is caused by that condition. Most symptoms have a common, harmless explanation.
Treatment by cause
How the causes of loss of taste are treated
Treatment follows the diagnosis, not the symptom. Each row is a linked condition and a treatment used for it.
| If the cause is | Treatment used | Line |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 | COVID-19 Test | First line |
| COVID-19 | Telemedicine Consultation | First line |
| Common Cold | GP Consultation | First line |
| Long COVID | GP Consultation | First line |
| COVID-19 | GP Consultation | Second line |
| Common Cold | Telemedicine Consultation | Second line |
| Long COVID | Chronic Disease Review | Second line |
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General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi
Where loss of taste is assessed depends on what is causing it. These are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.
27 Ar Ruwwad St - Shakhbout City - MSH4 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, Cigna, MetLife +20 more
Al Ruwais, Al Dhafrah
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +16 more
Al Bahyah - Al Bahyah Old - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, Cigna, Allianz Care +18 more
Abu Dhabi
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +27 more
Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.
A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.
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Who assesses this in the UAE
These are the specialties that treat the conditions linked to this symptom. Every listed doctor holds a UAE licence.
Questions people ask
Can loss of taste be a sign of COVID-19?
Yes. Loss of taste: very common among people with COVID-19. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can loss of taste be a sign of common cold?
Yes. Loss of taste: common among people with common cold. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can loss of taste be a sign of long COVID?
Yes. Loss of taste: common among people with long COVID. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.