What is dysosmia?
Dysosmia is a neurological disorder causing an altered sense of smell. It is an olfactory dysfunction, in which the impairment of olfactory stimuli leads to an altered sense of smell.
Dysosmia does not occur in any particular race, gender or age group.
Dysosmia affects the sense of smell and taste. Dysosmia is not a life-threatening disease.
Loss of smell causes anxiety, depression and nutritional deficiencies in people.
What causes dysosmia?
Common causes of dysosmia are:
• After serious head trauma
• Poor oral hygiene
• Brain stem disease
• Mental conditions –depression
• Infected nasal sinus
• Medications
• Side effects of anesthesia
• A migraine
• Pregnancy
What are the symptoms of dysosmia?
Sudden loss of function
• Sinus infection
• Polyp in nasal activities
• Loss of taste
• Confusion of flavor
Can you lose your sense of smell permanently?
Losing your sense of smell, known as anosmia, impacts your ability to smell odors and other areas of your life. Many patients report a decreased quality of life with both temporary and permanent loss of smell. When you can’t smell or taste your food, your appetite is likely diminished.
How dysosmia is managed?
• Lifestyle changes
• Avoid smoking
• Avoid drinking
• Surgery –removal of polyp
• Rhinoplasty –straightening of the nose structure
• Treating allergies –rhinitis, and sinusitis
• Saline spray to clear the nose
What is the homoeopathic medicine indication for dysosmia?
Anacardium
Argentum nitricum
Belladonna
Elaps corallinus
