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Go to a doctor. I have congenital anosmia, and all the research I've done says that losing your sense of smell is serious. There are some things that may help
by cdjk 6y ago
Go to a doctor. I have congenital anosmia, and all the research I've done says that losing your sense of smell is serious. There are some things that may help, but they are more effective the sooner you do them.
If you are in the bay area there is a doctor at Stanford who actively researching in this field:
https://profiles.stanford.edu/zara-patel https://profiles.stanford.edu/zara-patel
- graeme 6y agoDo you have any reading on this? Both my brother and I lost much of our sense of smell. Him to a far larger extent than me. Don’t know why, or when. I just know mine is lesser than that of most people based on how soon they smell things or how near. My brother saw a specialist. I think after trying a few things they recommended smell training which helped a bit. But they didn’t describe it as especially serious, so I’d be curious to know what you’re referring to. (I don’t mean in a skeptical way, but rather that I don’t know too much about the condition)
- cdjk 6y agoAmosmia can be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease, and people who lose their sense of smell can suffer from depression and weight loss. It can also happen after head trauma. In thinking about it, noticeable changes in any sense probably warrants a trip to the doctor. My email is in my profile if you want to talk more.
- cmauniada 6y agoJust gave my covid test - when results come back I can ask to be referred to a specialist. Oh and I am in Canada :)