Abstract
In this study, related psychological factors were examined in 29 patients (6 males, 23 females) who complained of taste abnormality.
The results were as follows: 1) 26 of 29 patients exhibited psychological factors. 2) There were positive correlations with neurotic and depressive states, and these states were complicated in most cases. 3) Patients with only taste abnormality were more likely to be depressive, while patients with taste abnormality accompanied by other complaints were more likely to be neurotic. 4) In 25 cases, the measured serum zinc values were all within normal limits. 5) The therapeutic effects of a psychosomatic approach were excellent.
It was concluded that patients with such complaints may exhibit related psychological factors more frequently than has been reportd to date
