Inability to smell may indicate brain diseases
Smelling problems may seem like an ordinary condition that many people experience. However, this may also be an early sign of some brain diseases. It is emphasized that a decrease or loss in the sense of smell should not be neglected.
Selçuk Göçmen, Neurosurgery Specialist Selçuk Göçmen, states that the decrease in smell, which occurs especially in advanced ages, may be a symptom of brain diseases such as head trauma and tümör. Göçmen stated that olfactory and taste buds begin to decline after a certain age, and added that olfactory problems can be seen in many people over the age of 60, and that this condition can occur with brain diseases.
It is stated that the inability to smell can be a symptom of diseases such as head trauma, respiratory infections, especially tümörs, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease and Multiple Sclerosis.
Inability to smell may be a sign of head trauma and tümörür
Selçuk Göçmen stated that brain diseases may be among the underlying causes of olfactory problems and this condition should be taken seriously. He stated that loss of smell may develop due to stretching or rupture of the olfactory nerve after head trauma.
Stating that the sense of smell can be permanently lost in some patients who have suffered trauma, while some may have partial loss over time, Göçmen said that waiting and regular follow-up is important in this process. He emphasized that brain tümörs can also cause loss of smell, and that smell problems that occur with nasal congestion should be evaluated by ear, nose and throat specialists.
It's important to diagnose those with olfactory problems
Selçuk Göçmen, who stated that detailed evaluation of people with olfactory problems is very important, stated that special odor tests can be performed according to the patient's smell. He stated that tomography and magnetic resonance imaging methods can be utilized when necessary.
Stating that olfactory exercises can be used with appropriate treatment planning according to the diagnosis and regular follow-up after treatment, Göçmen emphasized that the olfactory problem should not be seen as a simple complaint.
