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Phantom smells/numbness in head. have anxiety and think a mild sinus infection. head goes numb when experiencing these. smell all kinds of things?
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Olfactory hallucinat: Olfactory hallucinations can represent severe neurological disorders, including brain tumors, seizures, infection, and can also be a manifestation of severe anxiety disorders. You really need to see a neurologist and be evaluated.
Answered 7/16/2014
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