Distorted sense of smell

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Asked for Female, 29 Years

Hello doctors, I had mild covid symptoms from 28/4/21 My antigen was positive on 2/5/21 and the next day I also tested for my rtpcr which was negative ( please see the attached) That time I lost my sense of smell completely 100% for 3 weeks around. I started feeling good from 5/5/21 and after some days, also got my smell back. But now from 10 days approx, I have a distorted sense of smell, not able to eat anything and now I hate almost every food, even my favorites also. I don't have any other symptoms. What could be the cause? Please suggest me what should I do now. Thanks in advance :)

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Dr. Narendra Singh

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Nainital

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Distorted sense of smell is known as cacosmia, can be managed easily as a ent surgeon we oftenly get such patients, usual reasons are infection in vincity of nasopharyngeal area and paranasal sinuses. Viruses usually damage the nasopharyngeal mucosa so such changes after viral infections can occur

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feel free to consult with your detailed history for further guidance and prescription

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Dr. Devesh Goel

General Practitioner 4 yrs exp Delhi

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408

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Dr. Vijay Mohan Gummala

General Physician 18 yrs exp Bangalore

Could be a viral infection

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Would like to discuss in detail. Kindly consult

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