Question 1

can oral thrush spread to the sinuses and cause a decreased sense of smell?

Accepted Answer

: This would not be expected with oral yeast infection (thrush), and certainly never the only symptom. Many viral infections can do this, however. You need to be retested for COVID-19. Good luck.

Question 2

my smell sense has been decreased  greatly after using neti pot & gse for  my sinuses, what happen?
i put 4 drop of gse +240ml water+incl salt bag

Accepted Answer

Netipot: Try using sterile water as the tap water you are shooting up the nose may have bacteria. Also make sure you are cleaning the device properly.  Also depending on how much force is used with insertion , you can be causing undue swelling.

Question 3

frequently urinating small amounts that smell like asparagus w/out eating any. have bad headaches & very decreased appetite, feel lethargic & drained.

Accepted Answer

UTI: See your doctor and get a urinalysis.  You may have a urinary tract infection (UTI).

Question 4

what to do if i smell things that aren't there?

Accepted Answer

Smells: If your believe that you are experiencing olfactory halluncinations, medical evaluation could help to determine if it is related to things like medications you take or medical issues (such as neurological or psychiatric issues).

Question 5

what would make diareeha smell of burnt matchsticks?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen sulfide: really good description. That smell is sulfur from bacterial breakdown of foods that have sulfur You cannot create sulfur out of nothing anymore than you can create gold, it's got to come from something you ate (eggs, most commonly). 
Only some bacteria create it. They don't have to be disease causing, although helicobacter (stomach germ) both creates sulfur smell AND irritate stomach.

Question 6

does gangrene smell?

Accepted Answer

Usually yes.: Gangrene happens when blood supply to a tissue or body part is compromised.  The tissue dies, becomes black... It's not pretty, and yes, there's usually a bad smell.

Question 7

does lochia smell bad?

Accepted Answer

Not normally: Lochia is postpartum vaginal discharge comprised of mucus, blood, and placental tissue. It is supposed to smell like your normal menstrual flow. If it is malodorous, this may indicate infection.

Question 8

does endometriosis smell?

Accepted Answer

No evidence for this: Change in odor is not one of the reported symptoms of endometriosis, those being problems with pain and infertility.  Even when operating inside a pelvis full of endometriosis I have never noted any different odor.  If the patient notices any foul or fishy smell it is much more likely due to a vaginal infection.

Question 9

does clamidia have a smell?

Accepted Answer

No: A chlamydial infection does not have an odor.  Chlamydia infects the cervix.  A vaginal odor, with itching or irritation, is a vaginal infection, which is not caused by chlamydia.

Question 10

smells iron a lot lately

Accepted Answer

Iron: May you have hemochromatosis. Consider getting a ferritin level.

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