
What Causes Loss In Sense Of Taste And Smell?

Question: About a year ago I lost my sense of taste and the ability to smell things. I am 76 years old, female, taking tegretol for the last 25 years.
Brief Answer:
Get Mri
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your query.I think I may be able to help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a damage to the brain. The affect may have been similar to a stroke. The area affected may have caused you to have minor symptoms.
An MRI BRAINTREE and CAROTID DOPPLER are definitely warranted.
I hope that the information helps you.
If you are in need of more information on the subject, feel free to contact us.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal.
Get Mri
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your query.I think I may be able to help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a damage to the brain. The affect may have been similar to a stroke. The area affected may have caused you to have minor symptoms.
An MRI BRAINTREE and CAROTID DOPPLER are definitely warranted.
I hope that the information helps you.
If you are in need of more information on the subject, feel free to contact us.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal.
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