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eISSN: 2581-9615 || CODEN: WJARAI || Impact Factor 8.2 ||  CrossRef DOI

Research and review articles are invited for publication in March 2026 (Volume 29, Issue 3) Submit manuscript

Impact of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) on the Dorsum of the Tongue and Gustatory Sensitivity: A Review Article

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  • Impact of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) on the Dorsum of the Tongue and Gustatory Sensitivity: A Review Article

Indeswati Diyatri ¹, Dewanda Ayu Putri Nuraida 2, * and Fahmi Zakaria Kusnanto ²

1 Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2 Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia.

Review Article

World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 28(03), 1152-1154

Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2025.28.3.4140

DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.28.3.4140

Received on 04 November 2025; revised on 13 December 2025; accepted on 16 December 2025

Background: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that may extend beyond the esophagus, affecting oral tissues, particularly the tongue. 

Objective: This review analyzes the impact of GERD on the dorsum of the tongue and its association with altered gustatory function, notably dysgeusia. 

Methods: A descriptive qualitative literature review was conducted by analyzing eleven scholarly sources retrieved from PubMed and other journal databases. 

Results: The review found that GERD-induced acid exposure can reach the oral cavity, leading to inflammation of the dorsum of the tongue and impairment of taste receptor function. 

Conclusion: GERD contributes to gustatory disturbances through acid-related irritation of the tongue’s dorsal surface. Lifestyle modifications and medical management of GERD are essential to prevent dysgeusia and preserve oral sensory health.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD); Dorsum of the tongue; Dysgeusia; Gustatory function

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Indeswati Diyatri, Dewanda Ayu Putri Nuraida and Fahmi Zakaria Kusnanto. Impact of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) on the Dorsum of the Tongue and Gustatory Sensitivity: A Review Article. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 28(3), 1152-1154. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.28.3.4140

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