I seem to have lost my sense of taste and smell over a period of time , is this a symptom of something else?

Question

definitely not a cold

Answer 1

You probably have a cold. When you have a cold you cant smell anything or taste anything. Just drink plenty of water daily not too much but enought to flush out the mucus and stuff well hope you get better =)

Answer 2

No. It happens in older individuals sometimes, but doctors aren't really certain as to the cause. The sense of smell and taste are closely related. The aroma of food contributes to the flavor of our favorite dishes, so it is actually the sense of smell that is compromised, and not taste per se. You might want to check with your doctor to see if you have sinus trouble, which could be blocking your sense of smell. If everything else is all right, I might suggest seasoning your foods with more spices. Basically, there are certain areas of the tongue that pick up certain flavors, such as sweet, salty, sour and bitter. Those are the primary signals that the taste buds pick up. Variation of those tastes comes from the aromas of food. For example, if you are eating something salty, like potato chips, you're probably getting only the salty taste and not that of the potatoes. It's possible that doctors can prescribe something that will enhance your sense of smell, and then you will begin to enjoy your meals more. Good luck and best wishes.

Answer 3

How are you sure. I lost my sense of smell from an accident. It took four months for me to accept that I had no sense of smell. I was blaming the lack of flavour in everything on the painkillers.
If you are losing your sense of smell you should have it checked out. There can be serious causes of it that might be dangerous to your life.
It could be a nerve disease, metals poisoning, a brain tumor. I am not a doctor and you should be asking your doctor.

Answer 4

No offence meant (no idea how old you are!), but they do fade with age, sometimes fairly quickly - my grandmother lost her sense of smell over a couple of years in about her mid 70's - but it can happen at different ages for different people.
That said, it could be a symptom of something else - get it checked out by a doctor.

Answer 5

That happened to me (loss of the sense of taste) during chemotherapy, but that's probably not the answer in your case!

Answer 6

It could be, but not necessarily. Do you smoke??? smoking can be a reason.
I don't smoke and I think I am losing my sense of smell too. But I'm not worried about it. It runs in my family