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What Causes Loss In Sense Of Taste And Smell?

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Posted on Wed, 22 Oct 2014
Question: About a year ago I lost my sense of taste and the ability to smell things. I am 76 years old, female, taking tegretol for the last 25 years.

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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get Mri

Detailed Answer:
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I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your query.I think I may be able to help you.

The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a damage to the brain. The affect may have been similar to a stroke. The area affected may have caused you to have minor symptoms.

An MRI BRAINTREE and CAROTID DOPPLER are definitely warranted.

I hope that the information helps you.
If you are in need of more information on the subject, feel free to contact us.

Best of luck.
Dr Mittal.
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What Causes Loss In Sense Of Taste And Smell?

Brief Answer: Get Mri Detailed Answer: Hi, I am Dr Mittal. I have read your query.I think I may be able to help you. The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a damage to the brain. The affect may have been similar to a stroke. The area affected may have caused you to have minor symptoms. An MRI BRAINTREE and CAROTID DOPPLER are definitely warranted. I hope that the information helps you. If you are in need of more information on the subject, feel free to contact us. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.