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Can sense of taste and smell be restored?
It depends how you lost your sense of taste and smell. Some people are born with poor taste and smell. Allergies, cold or a virus can be a problem, but once it's cleared up then you're smell and taste should return. Head injuries that involve that part of brain are permanent. Some medications can cause this. People going through Chemo or radiation can have poor taste and smell and SOME elderly will experience a loss of taste and smell (thus poor eating habits can occur or no desire to eat.)
What is the significant loss of the ability to smell?
taste
Why have I not been able to smell or taste anything for at least 7days?
Without assessing you, it is hard to say. However, if you have had any sinus congestion, a runny nose, or some other similar upper airway symptom, your ability to smell/taste may be diminished. (Generally the loss of taste follows a loss of smell, as smell contributes significantly to taste.) There are other causes, such as problems with the cranial nerves. It this loss of smell and taste persists, you should be evaluated by a health care professional.
What is it called when you can't taste?
Ageusia is the loss of taste functions of the tongue. There can be a partial loss of tast which is known as Hypogeusia. I do not know what they call people who have lossed the taste though, Ageusians? Not sure! Loss of smell by the way, just in case you are sadly inflicted with this illness is known as Anosmia, which is technically the loss of olfactory functions in the nose, rendering your body unable to process smell :-(.
How can I recover my loss of taste loss of taste?
That depends on what or how you lost your sense of smell. Quit smoking, stop hitting your nose, dont use cocaine, etc... In some cases, there is nothing you can do.
Can a brain tumor cause loss of taste and smell?
Yes. it all depends on what part of the brain the tumor is in.
What is it called when you can't tast?
Ageusia is the loss of taste functions of the tongue. There can be a partial loss of tast which is known as Hypogeusia. I do not know what they call people who have lossed the taste though, Ageusians? Not sure! Loss of smell by the way, just in case you are sadly inflicted with this illness is known as Anosmia, which is technically the loss of olfactory functions in the nose, rendering your body unable to process smell :-(.
What does it mean when your tongue lose taste buds?
It is that your taste buds are less sensitive
Can chemo and radiation cause synovial fluid loss in knees?
Yes
What is chemo therapy treatment?
Chemical (chemo) therapy is used in the treatment of some cancers. Because this medicine is so strong, it can cause uncomfortable side effects such as hair loss, nausea, weakness, loss of appetite and weight loss, among other side effects. === ===
How Do I get me sense of smell back after a bad cold.. It's been 4 weeks now. Will it ever come back .. and what can I do to get it back?
A loss of smell and/or taste can be corrected with zinc supplements from a health food store or pharmacy.
How soon while taking chemo will you loose your hair?
It really depends on the type of chemo and your own hair. Not all chemo causes hair loss. Sometimes it just thins. Could start after a few infusions (2-3)
