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.)
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Loss of taste and smell after endoscopic sinus surgery can persist for several weeks to a few months as the nasal passages heal. In some cases, taste and smell may gradually return as the swelling decreases and the sense of smell improves. However, it's important to follow up with your healthcare provider if the loss of taste and smell persists for an extended period of time.
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.
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 :-(.
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.
Yes. it all depends on what part of the brain the tumor is in.
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 :-(.
Loss of smell (anosmia) and taste can occur after a head injury due to damage to the olfactory bulbs or tracts, which are responsible for processing smell. The injury may disrupt the neural pathways that transmit sensory information from the nose to the brain. Additionally, swelling or bleeding in the brain can further impact these areas. In some cases, the loss of these senses may be temporary, while in others, it could be permanent.
Several factors could cause a loss of sense of smell and taste, known as anosmia and ageusia, such as viral infections like the flu, sinus infections, head injuries, nasal polyps, smoking, and certain medications. In some cases, these sensory losses can also be related to neurological conditions or aging. It is important to consult a healthcare provider if you experience a sudden or prolonged loss of smell or taste.
Your sense of taste and smell should start to return within a few days after your cold symptoms have completely resolved. It may take up to a couple of weeks for your senses to fully recover. If you continue to experience loss of taste or smell beyond this timeframe, it's important to consult with a healthcare professional.
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