loss of sense of smell

[daveparry]

Can a loss of sense of smell be attributable to stress or anxiety?

[E21_Ross]

no. from a neurological point of view i can't see why it would.

how is your taste? do you smoke/drink alcohol regularly (or have you increased cigarette smoking lately - if you smoke?)

edited part of post as the first bit made no sense!!

Edited by E21_Ross on Monday 10th May 20:49

[doctordr]

When did you first pick up on the issue ?

Coming from any cold or anything ? Any physical changes etc ?

[daveparry]

No i don't smoke and no, no physical changes but i have been in the proximity of my less than 2 year old grand children all week and could not tell that they had st their pants. Also i really can't smell anything!

[Brink]

A tumour could cause this. Go see your GP.

[daveparry]

Been to GP today and he has refered me to the ENT section of my local hospital.

[BMWBen]

Brink said:

A tumour could cause this. Go see your GP.

As could something like MS.

Hopefully will be nothing!

[Google [bot]]

Have you been exposed to sulphur dioxide?

[daveparry]

No exposure to any out of the ordinary stuff, and to be honest I can't remember the last thing or time I actually smelled anything, I only noticed because we have been away on a family holiday with an 18 month old and a 9 month old.
With regards to tumor or MS i do not get headaches of blurry vision and no sign of.

[drmark]

daveparry said:

No exposure to any out of the ordinary stuff, and to be honest I can't remember the last thing or time I actually smelled anything, I only noticed because we have been away on a family holiday with an 18 month old and a 9 month old.
With regards to tumor or MS i do not get headaches of blurry vision and no sign of.

Viral infection (cold etc) most common cause and loss may be permanent if not resolved within 3- 6 months. Other causes range from nasal polyps, through to early Parkinson's. Common things happen commonly though so don't get too worried - ENT first port of call. Nothing you can do until then.

[DaveyS]

Any issues with your teeth lately?

[daveparry]

No teeth problems either, really is odd! awaiting ENT appointment.

[ShadownINja]

drmark said:

loss may be permanent if not resolved within 3- 6 months.

On the other hand, it opens up the door to a whole new set of jobs that previously you'd have shunned (sewage works employee, drain unblocker, toilet cleaner...).

Edited by ShadownINja on Sunday 16th May 11:34