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Smelling disorders differ in the way that the sense of smell is affected and how long a person has the disorder. For example, anosmia, the loss of the sense of smell, is often a temporary symptom of a cold or flu.
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Smell, inability to: No sense of smell is called anosmia. It can be due to loss of the sense of smell or failure for it to develop.
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Smell - impaired
Definition:
Impaired smell is the partial or total loss of the sense of smell.
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Foul-smelling stools
Considerations:
Stool normally has an unpleasant odor, but one that is recognized as fairly common. Stools that have an extremely bad, out-of-the-ordinary odor may be associated with certain medical conditions.
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Impaired Smell: Common Causes
natural aging process
recent viral upper respiratory infection
nasal decongestants
lead poisoning
drugs (such as amphetamines, estrogen, naphazoline, phenothiazines, prolonged use of nasal decongestants, reserpine) ...
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READER'S "SMELLY EARS" HELP TO ATTRACT OPPOSITE SEX
Question: All my life, behind my ears have been smelly. Even my earring holes occasionally have this same almost cheese-like offensive smell. What causes this, and how can I get rid of it?
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The smell of body odour may also be influenced by diet. Certain foods contain chemicals that may be excreted in the skin, such as curry, garlic and other strong spices.
Who's affected?
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SMELL
All women have vaginal odor. It may be pleasant, unpleasant or neutral. You can find out how you smell by putting one or two fingers inside your vagina, and then smelling them.
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smell - The brain's olfactory (smell) center forms very early in fetal development. Studies have found that newborns have a keen sense of smell.
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Smell your breath to see whether it smells like alcohol. The health professional may test your breath for alcohol (breath test).
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SMELL AND TASTE "
Anosmia (Loss of sense of smell)
Nasal Catarrh"1 (Rhinitis; runny, stuffy nose)
Nasal Catarrh"2 [Kellogg]
Nosebleed (Epistaxis)
Nasal Cuts and Infections ...
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Bad smell; blindness; bloody mucus or unexplained nosebleeds; blurred or gradual loss of vision; burning or stinging after use of spray or irritation inside nose (continuing); crusting, white patches, or sores inside nose; discharge or redness in eye, ...
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Benzene: A sweet smelling, highly toxic hydrocarbon. Long-term exposure to benzene is known to cause anemia and leukemia. The anemia associated with benzene exposure is termed aplastic anemia.
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Of the five senses, smell ranks fourth in importance for humans, although it is much more pronounced in other animals. Bloodhounds, for example, can smell an odor a thousand times weaker than humans.
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Foul-smelly, greasy, pale stool
Gassiness
Recurring abdominal bloating
Weight loss
Fatigue
Infertility, lack of menstruation
Bone or joint pain
Depression, irritability or mood changes ...
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Less than 15% reported smelly urine, constipation, colic or convulsions.اق" من 15 ٪ عن ا"بو" كرية ا"راءحه ، امساك ، مغص او تشنجات. Only one parent believed that teething caused no other health problems.
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Esthesioneuroblastoma (olfactory neuroblastoma) is a very rare, small tumor that begins in the olfactory bulb (the organ responsible for the sense of smell) located in the front part of the brain.
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Chenopodium are weedy, rank-smelling plants which are found in a large variety of environments. Species of the Chenopodium genus include C. bonus-henricus (Good-King-Henry or mercury), C.
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Remember that contaminated food often looks and smells normal.
Throw out dented cans and damaged food containers.
Boil home-canned food for 10 minutes or heat it at 176F (80C) for 30 minutes to destroy poisons.
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Warning signs include nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to noise, light, or smells. Classic migraines begin with warning signs such as flashing lights or colors. You may feel as though you are looking through a tunnel.
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When a food looks or smells funny, common sense says to throw it away. But often foods will show no sign of contamination by organisms that cause illness.
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cloudy, dark, bloody, or unusual-smelling urine
fever or chills
Women are more likely to get UTIs than men are. When men get UTIs, however, they're often serious and hard to treat.
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They do not grow well and they develop chronic diarrhea with foul-smelling stools. The baby or child may have a bloated abdomen, shrunken buttocks and weak legs.
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There you are, holding baby with one arm, trying to fix dinner with the other, when you hear an explosive sound coming from the nether regions, smell something awful and feel something wet all over your hand. OK, a diaper blowout, you think.
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"Feet tend to sweat more when they're enclosed in heavy socks and shoes, so they smell more and there are more fungal infections," says Dr.
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It looks really dry and ugly, and sometimes it smells when I cut it. If I don't clip it, it starts to hurt. I have also noticed my right toe starting to change.
A: Thank you for contacting podiatrychannel.
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Shellfish that is contaminated during a red tide does not have an abnormal taste, smell, or color, and the toxin is not destroyed by heating or cooking.
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CRANIAL NERVE I - Cranial nerve I carries impulses for the sense of smell.
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No nicotine left in the body. Ability to taste and smell is greatly improved.
72 hours
Breathing becomes easier. Bronchial tubes begin to relax and energy levels increase.
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First, the gastric motor is turned on and begins to idle. The anticipation, sight and smell of food trigger the brain to alert the stomach to prepare for food. This stimulation induces the secretion of gastrin and small amounts of acid.
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A substance that comes from the wood and bark of the camphor tree or is made in the laboratory. It has a very unique smell and taste and is used in commercial products (for example, mothballs).
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Bloody stools often indicate an injury or disorder in the digestive tract. Your doctor may use the term "melena" to describe black, tarry, and foul-smelling stools or "hematochezia" to describe red or maroon-colored stools.
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Uncontrolled diabetes leads to diabetic acidosis, in which ketones build up in the blood. Patients have sweet-smelling breath, and may suffer confusion, unconsciousness, and death.
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