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11 possible causes of 'Loss of sense of smell'

1. Anosmia
The term anosmia means lack of the sense of smell. It may also refer to a decreased sense of smell. Ageusia, ...

Symptoms:

  • Loss of sense of smell
2. Nasal Polyps
Have you ever felt like you have a cold that never goes away? Nasal congestion that doesn't seem to go away, ...

Symptoms:

  • Postnasal drip
  • Headache
  • Speech articulation problems
  • Change in voice
  • Loss of sense of smell
3. Enlarged Adenoids
Adenoids are small tissues located at the back of the throat. They are similar to the tonsils, and located ri...

Symptoms:

  • Restless sleep
  • Decreased sense of smell
  • Nasal obstruction
  • Runny nose
  • Loss of sense of smell
4. Sinus Infections (Sinusitis)
A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a common condition that affects 31 million people in the United States ea...

Symptoms:

  • Pain
  • Loss of sense of smell
  • Snoring
  • Sinusitis
  • Sore throat
5. Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder. It first presents with problems of movement....

Symptoms:

  • Muscle spasticity
  • Muscle pain
  • Slurred speech
  • Memory loss
  • Loss of sense of smell
Click to view article 6. Cocaine and related disorders
Cocaine is extracted from the coca plant, which grows in Central and South America. The substance is processe...

Symptoms:

  • Loss of sense of smell
  • No pupillary reaction to light
  • Nosebleed
  • Hoarseness
  • Abnormal heart rhythms
7. Head Injury
Injuries to your brain, skull, or scalp are all types of head injury. A head injury may be mild or severe dep...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Loss of sense of smell
  • Aphasia
  • Ataxia
  • Blindness
  • Choking
8. Hypothyroidism
The thyroid gland is an important endocrine gland that controls the body's metabolism. It is a small butterfl...

Symptoms:

  • Difficulty speaking at normal rate
  • Hair loss
  • Body mass index over 30
  • Heart rate altered
  • Loss of sense of smell
9. Adult Brain Tumor
A brain tumor is a collection of abnormal cells in the brain. Brain tumors can be either malignant (cancerous...

Symptoms:

  • No menstrual period
  • Loss of sense of smell
  • Aphasia
  • Stopped breathing
  • Droopy eyelid
Click to view article 10. Nasal Trauma
Nasal trauma is defined as any injury to the nose or related structure that may result in deformity, decrease...

Symptoms:

  • Runny nose
  • Black eye
  • Stuffy nose
  • Red nose
  • Loss of sense of smell
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