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- Dysgeusia is a taste disorder. People with this condition feel that all foods taste metallic, sweet, sour or bitter. Many things can cause dysgeusia, like smoking, medical conditions, medication or poor oral hygiene. Treatment addresses the underlying cause, like quitting smoking, changing medication or improving oral hygiene.
my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22047-dysgeusiaDysgeusia (Altered Taste): Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
May 19, 2024 · Do you have a musty smell in your nose that just won't go away? While this can be frustrating, there are explanations. Read on to explore what might be causing it.
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- Persistent body odor. If a shower can’t help your body odor, it could be a sign of a magnesium deficiency. “The mineral magnesium helps in ‘deodorizing’ our internal organs and also helps with our body odor,” says cardiologist Robert Segal, MD, co-founder of LabFinder.
- More BO. If you have a digestive disorder such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you could be short on zinc. Zinc helps your body manage waste and toxins, says Dr. Segal; when a digestive diorder is present, the body may not absorb the mineral as it should.
- Rotten-egg breath. If a floss, brush, or piece of minty gum can’t cut the odor, you may have a bacterial infection, Dr. Segal warns. A common bacteria called H. pylori that can take up residence in your digestive system could be to blame.
- Rotten-apple breath. “When we don’t have enough insulin in our body, our liver then creates the chemical ketones, which are our body’s way to compensate for the lack of insulin,” says Dr. Segal.
Aug 9, 2022 · Parosmia is a distorted sense of smell. It happens when smell receptor cells in your nose don’t detect odors or transmit them to your brain. Causes include bacterial or viral infections, head trauma, neurological conditions and COVID-19. Parosmia is usually temporary, but in some cases, it’s permanent.
Oct 3, 2018 · A more common reason for a musty smell in the nose is a sinus infection.
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Feb 8, 2024 · A bad smell in your nose may be caused by several health conditions, such as sinusitis, nasal polyps, and tooth decay. Speak with a healthcare professional, as they could provide a proper...
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Apr 19, 2022 · People with dysosmia have a distorted sense of smell. This distortion can show up in several ways. Dysosmia may be temporary or last for months. Smell changes may go away on their own or require treatment.