Is the smell of something burning a sign of a stroke or heart attack?

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We were just talking about this at work yesterday. Someone was talking about smelling burnt toast before you have a stroke. I dont know if its true but I have heard it from more than one person.

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Is the smell of something burning a sign of a stroke or heart attack?

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Some people report smelling a burning object (commonly toast) with a heart attack. However, stroke affects the olfactory as well, so burning smells have been reported with that, too. I had someone who smelled burning hair with a stroke once.

Answer 7

No. Although it has been reported that people who quit smoking smell strange things. They smell gasoline, smoke, etc. So, it is possible to detect smells that aren't there... but I don't think it is a sign of a stroke or heart attack.

Answer 8

is that a superstition? hmm definitely no, unless if there's an old belief like that, like a superstition lolz

heart attack and strokes won't give signs, they just attacks! but there are symptoms that MIGHT be a sign of heart attack and strokes

for heart attack: palpitation, intermittent pain close to the chest
for strokes: pain at the back part of your neck, some muscular tics

hehe , that's just my opinion, im not a doctor =P


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Answer 9

i heard smell things like that could be an indication of migraine or also seizures.

Answer 10

It means your teenage offspring is sneaking smokes in the bathroom again.