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Question: I have had decreasing interest in food over the last two years, though I love good food and friends. Last week or so the smell of food -- any food, but particularly fried or strongly flavored food -- made me nauseous. Saltines and a glass of milk were about all I could manage when I could eat anything at all. I was able to enjoy a fine Valentines dinner out with my husband last night, then when we arrived home I nearly lost it when we came into the house to discover a housemate had burned broccoli. I fled upstairs and sprayed Ozium in the bedroom to mask the odor. In addition, I have terribly dry and flakey skin. Most of my life I have had normal to oily skin. Ideas?
Brief Answer:
A variety of causes may cause smell and taste distortion.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Distortion of smell and taste may be linked to a variety of causes that include viral infections ( upper respiratory tract infections), nasal and sinus diseases, side effects of certain drugs.
In other cases, neurological conditions such epilepsy, Alzheimer's etc, may be distortion of taste and smell too.
It is necessary first to get evaluated by your primary care Doctor, who can evaluate your overall neurological status, smell and taste function, in order to understand better the cause of your concerns.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
A variety of causes may cause smell and taste distortion.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Distortion of smell and taste may be linked to a variety of causes that include viral infections ( upper respiratory tract infections), nasal and sinus diseases, side effects of certain drugs.
In other cases, neurological conditions such epilepsy, Alzheimer's etc, may be distortion of taste and smell too.
It is necessary first to get evaluated by your primary care Doctor, who can evaluate your overall neurological status, smell and taste function, in order to understand better the cause of your concerns.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Kind regards.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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