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What Causes Constant Smell And Taste Of Blood?
I have been smelling and could taste blood like now some time it s just for a few minutes sometime for hours. I don t have an headache or any pain just the smell and taste and this has been happening for the last couple of days , I m 48 yr.old female
Mon, 25 May 2015
Hello,
You may have some small amount of bleeding in your nose or sinuses causing this. I would try using some nasal saline spray in both nostrils 4-5 times daily for a week or so and see if this takes care of the problem. If not see your doctor.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
You may have some small amount of bleeding in your nose or sinuses causing this. I would try using some nasal saline spray in both nostrils 4-5 times daily for a week or so and see if this takes care of the problem. If not see your doctor.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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