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Loss of taste n smell

2020-06-01 15:02:51
From last 3 days i lost my sense of smell n taste, i dun have any symptom like cold, cough or fever or shortness of breath , nothing... i had sinus issues but my nose is not blocked, may i know what is ths...an allergy or wht...i m terrified..?
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Immediate do routine blood tests, B12 levels and XRay for sinuses. If all above normal then better do Covid 19 test
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Needs Complete body check up

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Urgently report to government / municipal hospital. This could be corona. At your age this may be the only presenting symptom of COVID 19.
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Urgently report to COVID centre/ government hospital.

Answered2020-06-01 16:32:42

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Generally loss of sense of smell is seen when your nerve sensory fibers which carry sense of smell to brain get affected, could be because of long standing sinusitis or polyps or could be a neurogenic problem.
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Consult online for proper history and treatment

Answered2020-06-01 15:46:16

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Please go to nearest Covid testing center  and get screened for it.

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Sudden loss of smell and taste has to be treated properly and immediately, it can't be neglected. Need still more details.

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