Beware! Inability to smell may be a sign of brain diseases
A problem with smell is a complaint that many people experience and is often perceived as a common occurrence. However, it can also be an early sign of some brain diseases. It is emphasized that the inability to smell should not be neglected.
Selçuk Göçmen, Neurosurgery Specialist Selçuk Göçmen, states that decreased sense of smell, especially in people over the age of 60, may be a symptom of brain diseases such as head trauma and tümör.
Sense of smell may decrease with age
Selçuk Göçmen, stating that olfactory and taste buds begin to decline after a certain age, said that many people over the age of 60 can have olfactory problems and this situation can occur with some brain diseases;he says that many people over the age of 60 can have olfactory problems and that this condition can occur with some brain diseases.
It is stated that the inability to smell can be a symptom of nöroological diseases such as head trauma and tümörs in particular, but also respiratory infections, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease and Multiple Sclerosis.
Inability to smell can be a sign of head trauma and tümörün
Selçuk Göçmen states that the underlying causes of olfactory problems must be investigated. He states 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 lost in approximately 5–10’percent of patients with trauma, Göçmen said that in these cases, the olfactory nerves can be expected to recover spontaneously as the effect of the trauma decreases.
Emphasizing that brain tümörs can also cause loss of smell, Göçmen states that olfactory problems that occur in the form of nasal congestion should be evaluated by ear, nose and throat specialists.
It's important to diagnose those with olfactory problems
Selçuk Göçmen states that detailed evaluation of people with olfactory problems is very important and that special odor tests can be performed according to the person's complaint. If necessary, tomography and magnetic resonance imaging methods can be utilized.
Paying attention to the importance of appropriate treatment planning according to the diagnosis, regular follow-up after treatment and olfactory exercises, Göçmen emphasizes that the olfactory problem should not be seen as a simple complaint.
