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Hi There. I Have Normal Blood Sugar. Cholesterol 175, No
Question: hi there. i have normal blood sugar. cholesterol 175, no diabetes, healthy heart and i had an mri of my head for vertigo back in april. i also have many anxiety disorders including panic disorder.
i also have 2 cats and their litter box in my room.
all that said, sometimes i get really strong smells in my nose like burning hair or skin. or ammonia.
this usually triggers alot of anxiety. and i am terrified im
having a stroke or migraine or seyzure.
in fact, many strong smells trigger anxiety for me. bit when they seem to come out of nowhere i get freaked.
this morning, for example, i was laying in bed and feeling fine... i caught a whiff of some strong smell i perceived as a burn smell and i havent been able to get it out of my nose and its freaking me out.
what should i do?
should i get
i also have 2 cats and their litter box in my room.
all that said, sometimes i get really strong smells in my nose like burning hair or skin. or ammonia.
this usually triggers alot of anxiety. and i am terrified im
having a stroke or migraine or seyzure.
in fact, many strong smells trigger anxiety for me. bit when they seem to come out of nowhere i get freaked.
this morning, for example, i was laying in bed and feeling fine... i caught a whiff of some strong smell i perceived as a burn smell and i havent been able to get it out of my nose and its freaking me out.
what should i do?
should i get
Brief Answer:
Hyperosmia. Not a serious condition.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
Yours is a condition known as hyperosmia or heightened sense of smell.
It is not related to stroke, so, don't worry about it.
In some cases this may trigger migraines, but, even if it happens, nothing to worry about.
Possible causes include hormones imbalance, environmental, adverse effects of drugs, etc.
Treatment may include use of dopamine antagonist drugs such as thioridazine for example.
In conclusion, try to avoid these smells that augment your anxiety and don't worry about anything serious.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Hyperosmia. Not a serious condition.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
Yours is a condition known as hyperosmia or heightened sense of smell.
It is not related to stroke, so, don't worry about it.
In some cases this may trigger migraines, but, even if it happens, nothing to worry about.
Possible causes include hormones imbalance, environmental, adverse effects of drugs, etc.
Treatment may include use of dopamine antagonist drugs such as thioridazine for example.
In conclusion, try to avoid these smells that augment your anxiety and don't worry about anything serious.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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