Archive for the ‘Loss of Smell’ Category

What additional information is needed to use this association to prevent or treat these diseases?
This is an excellent question because it is opens the door to a serious medical issue which is the ignoring of seemingly simple symptoms which could be the door to life changing medical conditions.
The first thing that is needed is a [...]

Parkinson’s disease. What additonal information is needed to use this assocation to prevent or treat these diseases?
First of all, the loss of the sense of smell, ansomia, occurs during Alzheimer’s, it is usually not a precursor symptom as it can be in Parkinson’s disease. There might be some instances where it precedes AD, but [...]

Yes. The actual taste buds can detect only four sensations - sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. All the other nuances of flavor are a result of aroma.

My friend told me that she’s been unable to focus lately, and losing her senses of taste and smell since she started spray painting. We both figured that it was the spray paint, but I’d just like to know if we’re right, and if there’s any way to fix it.
First; STOP THE SPRAYPAINTING AND WEAR [...]

I am anosmic ( no sense of smell and taste). I have heard that celiac disease can cause this. I have tummy problems often, and will be having tests done soon.
I haven’t spotted any known link between the two in my online searches, but I personally have celiac disease and I had a period in [...]

I always hear about people having insane food cravings, especially chocolate. I lose my appetite completely–food tastes, smells, textures are especially unpleasant. in fact, usually even thinking about food during my period makes me feel ill. is this normal?
Colon cleaning is the latest technique to shed weight. Boffins have illustrated the fact that not all [...]

Ok well im 15 about to be 16, And lately like within the past few days i havent been eating as much as normal and the smell of food has been making me feel kinda sick, Also my stomach has been kinda upseat. What would cause this?
Well, if you’re sexually active you could be pregnant.
Typically [...]

I recently got cold-like symptoms and I have lost my sense of smell. I have a cough and a stuffed nose. Even when the stuffy nose cleared, I am still not able to smell anything. Is this a serious matter? Or should I just leave it alone?
it’s very normal with a cold. especially if you [...]

I recently got cold-like symptoms and I have lost my sense of smell. I have a cough and a stuffed nose. Even when the stuffy nose cleared, I am still not able to smell anything. Is this a serious matter? Or should I just leave it alone?
it’s very normal with a cold. especially if you [...]

I know that the olfactory bulbs (things that make you smell) are located right next to the nucleus accumbens (the so-called "pleasure center" in the brain) - and that both are part of the ancient limbic system, but seriously, why do people who experience depression often report a loss of a sense of smell?
I have [...]