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A member asked:
I have lost my sense of taste and smell about a week and a half ago. there are no signs of a sinus infection. what could be causing that?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Hmmm: You are a young person. However sometimes a neurological event may cause the issues you have. See your doctor for evaluation.
Answered 2/17/2020
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Many possibilities: Could be a viral infection, acid reflux disease, dental problem, etc. If this keeps up very long, see an ENT doctor.
Answered 12/17/2014
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1st Cranial Nerve: Did you have any sort of blow to the head, whiplash injury or sudden movement of your skull? The nerve that transmits the sense of smell, the olfactory nerve, also provides a large part of the sense of taste and can be damaged by the injuries above.
Answered 11/10/2014
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