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Whenever i breath...a disgusting taste and small comes into my throat thorugh my nose...i dont know what is it...this problem is in my left side nose. I feel so bad whenever it happens. Pls tell me how to cure this..i have cold from 2-3 days also...this is due to any infection or allergy or whatever...

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As per your description you might have developed rhinosinusitis.. need to be evaluated by local examination.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment.. ...  Read More

From November 2020, I have a problem of bad taste and smell. Whichever food I eat its taste as well as smell coming bad. There is no loss of taste and smell. I took the appointment of so many doctors but my problem not solved. My Covid test is also negative. Please someone help me 🙏

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You need to get CTPNS done in order to rule out any fungal sinusitis ..that may be the reason for your bad smell from nose ...  Read More

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I get bad smell and taste when I eat food.I feel like vomiting when I eat food due to bad smell and taste .

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Consult online R u suffering from covid,any sinus infections Take Multivitamins regularly Hexidine mouth wash ...  Read More

Its been 4 days i got my wisdom tooth extracted..Theres a bad taste & smell from my mouth..theres no significant pain but bad smell & taste ..why is it?

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Hello! Kindly get examination done ...  Read More

From past 11 days am having a bad metallic kind of taste in my mouth whenever I eat anything with spices/ onion. After 4/5 days I started to sense bad smell similar like my taste. I was Covid positive in April this year and I got my Covid taste recently which came negative and am still yet to be vaccinated. Please let me know why am I having this k

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Listerine mouth wash twice daily for 5 days Consult online for further evaluation. ...  Read More

I feel bad smell and taste in food from last one month . When i eat food i vomit due to bad smell and taste in food please give some medicine advise in free .

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Get imaging for same. ...  Read More

Hi, i am experiencing bitter taste and bad smell in mouth from a week. Please let me what could cause the problem and what should I do? Thanks

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it may be due to poor oral hygeine. or it could be due to reflux disease, or bronchiectesis. ...  Read More

Past 4-5 months i am getting bad smell from food and taste also So i smelled perfume but still got same weird smell from the perfume. What should i do?

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Steam inhalation with multivitamin may help. ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, Since 10days, I have been getting a weird taste and smell in all food. Marie biscuit or a mint tootpaste/mouthwash all taste bad. I don't have fever/headache or any Covid related symptoms. Could you please guide me on what steps do I take to get rid of this bad taste and smell

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Provide history in detail ...  Read More

Last february i felt and hit my head on concreate, after that i took treatement for neck pain, headache and giddiness and manymore. 2 or 3 days after discharge from hospital i lost my smell and taste, i feel very bad smell and taste in every thing, even cant write or tell that. then this month again i consult a doctor, he told my smell and taste wi

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Usually during head injury there occurs injury to the olfactory nerve or the nerve for smell. Your CT scan will show if there was any fracture of the front of skull near the forehead ir nose. This typ ...  Read More

I have noticed that when ever I workout, my sweat stinks a lot , people around me tends to cover their nose when they pass me or vice versa.

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Increase your daily water intake and a good antiperspirant ...  Read More

I have bad smell in nose how to treat it?..I took Amoxicillin 3 days smell still there.. please help me how I will be smell free

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Visit ent specialist you need and endoscopy and ct scan ...  Read More

My son having bad smell in the mouth however he is doing brush daily please advise how to avoid this

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Hello Kindly clean his tongue too daily ...  Read More

I have bad smell in nose from one month ...I took Amoxicillin clav...and Azithromycin 5 days as recommended by physician....smell and sticky mucus still there...mucus is frothy...I have allergies...in xray mucosal thickening of sinus... What can I do more

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You have to start on nasal spray and mucolytics Consult for proper management ...  Read More

Had a viral fever 5 months back and lost my smell and taste since then.. pls suggest a treatment......

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Check your nose to rule out any sinus inflammation ...  Read More

Having loss of smell and taste after viral fever. It's been four months now. Any suggestions.........

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I can definitely help you over this being a general physician You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I brush my teeth 2 times a day, still I'm having bad breath. I scrape my tongue, have clean teeth, drink enough water. I feel dry throat when I try to clean my throat while brushing. I don't understand how to resolve this bad breath.

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You’re doing a great job with brushing, tongue cleaning, and staying hydrated. But bad breath can still happen due to a few hidden reasons: Dry mouth – Even if you drink water, your mouth may still b ...  Read More

My baby is 3 months old. Weight was 5.3 kg on 16th April.Today noticed bad smell in stool and feeding less. Baby otherwise active,

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I understand that you’re going through a tough time, and I want to help in any way I can. I know that taking care of a child can be overwhelming, and I’m here to listen and provide support. I would be ...  Read More

Dear doctor, I'm diabetic. I brush once a day after waking up in the morning and clean my tongue with a tongue cleaner. But, my mouth is smelling bad 6 hours after brushing. Please help me resolve this problem. Thanks.

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There are various causes for bad breath ( Halitosis ) . Individuals with diabetes are more prone to gum infection, which could most likely be the cause of the halitosis. It could also be due to tons ...  Read More

I had cold and fever 4 days ago after after taking meftal forte and cefpodoxime for two days now fever has gone I'm having very worst nausea and feeling yuck taste and smell in throat and mouth .pls advise? Do i stop antibiotic or change?

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Complete your antibiotic course. Do not change or stop it in between . It will take some time but taste will get better. Try warm liquids . Less oily and spicy food ...  Read More

I drink 2L of water everyday still my mouth gets dry and have bad smell. I have 1 wisdom tooth to be removed and 1 root canal to be done. But these are recent reasons. I have this smell issue right from teenage. What could be the issue and how to treat? What mouthwash to use and how often

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The cause of dryness in the mouth could be due to alot of factors, it could be due to stress, electrolytic imbalance and medications. The use of tobacco and consumption of alcohol could be ruled out a ...  Read More

Much fart in a day with bad smell I only eat home made food and fruit also. What is the reason behind it.

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Bacterial overgrowth, maldigestion ...  Read More

"She haven't been able to taste or smell anything for the past two months. A local doctor initially suggested that it might be due to a cold and cough, but my mom haven't had any cold or cough symptoms for the past month."

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

It's been 17 days I loss my smell and taste , no fever only thick nasal mucus and dry cough ..already taken full course of 2 antibiotics, Amoxicillin clavulanate 625 and after then fixsanem er 300, anti histamine, cough syrup but no relief.. kindly help me to get my smell and taste back..

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Do CECT nose, pns. Blood for urea creatinine. Do salaine wash of nose three times daily for two weeks. Do Covid test also. Start smell and taste traing. Take some mild and both pungent smell like rose ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, I do not have any dripping nose Dry nose only. I feel and recognise a slight bad smell inside my nose . Please advise.

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Hello Sir, My wife recovered from fever which last two days. Currently no fever since two days but cough /cold still persist along with loss of taste/ smell/appetite. Taken antibiotic Gudcef CV 200 BD for 3 days. Kindly guide me further course of action/ medicine to add. Any medical investigation required?? Is something to worry

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Hello Sir/Madam, Six months ago I was feeling sometimes dizzy and stomach issues like Bloating, gas and constipation but it goes away or comes on a weekly or random basis then I had diagnosed Grade 2 fatty liver four months ago then changed my Diet and cut down calories to under 1000 calories and lost 8 kg weight within 1.5 months then I again did

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hello Doctors', I have lost the smell and taste from the last 5 days due to the cold. And the nose and ear are getting blocked. I am 23 weeks pregnant. Could you please suggest what I should do now. I have taken levocetrizine and sinarest but no relief. Please suggest.

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Few investigations needed Avoid cold and sour food Steam inhalation and gargles Do connect and consult Will help you ...  Read More

I am a feeding mother. I am having dental problem that some water coming from last tooth with bad smell. Shall I take dental treatment for it. Is it affect baby..

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Yes definitely; go to a dentist for consultation dr will do the needful ...  Read More

I have consulted dentist and got complete descaling done but still I get bad smell not really sure from lungs or stomach...

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You r right it may be due to gut. Gerd?? Tab rifagut 400 two times a day after food for 21 day s. Tab nexpro Rd 40 one in empty stomach for seven to ten days. Tab oz two times a day after food for ...  Read More

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