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Hypozincemia, ageusia, dysosmia, and toilet tissue pica
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Hypozincemia, ageusia, dysosmia, and toilet tissue pica
J Natl Med Assoc.
1981 Feb.
Abstract
A 37-year-old female presented with complaints of ageusia, dysosmia, fatigue, and toilet tissue pica. She was found to have hypozincemia and iron deficiency anemia. Her complaints quickly abated when treated with oral zinc and iron.
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