I will say, however, that GERD doesn't usually come with a heightened sense of smell. I would see a gastroenterologist about the stomach issues, and when you're there, bring up the smell thing. Your gastro doctor might send you to a neurologist about that.
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I had similar problems for a couple weeks this month and a late period...the lightheaded and nausea the doctor explained away with allergies and stuffy sinuses (my equilibrium was off because my ears were clogged she said). Never figured ou...
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What causes a heightened sense of smell during pregnancy: As with so many pregnancy weirdnesses, when it comes to your heightened sense of smell you can blame those hormones again. In this case, it's estrogen that can make every little scent that wafts your way feel like an all-out assault on your nostrils.
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I have read about people who have lost their sense of smell. I have the opposite problem. For several weeks, on and off, I have a strong smell from within my nostrils. It is quite irritating - not particularly unpleasant, just annoying.
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The most likely problem is that you have in fact suffered some loss of smell, which can sometimes be associated with odorant distortions. For example, sometimes a cold or viral upper respiratory infection will cause one to partially lose the sense of smell.
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You're in the kitchen brewing up a cup of chamomile, when a sudden aroma has you dropping the mug and plunging into the bathroom. After you've finished bowing down to the porcelain gods, you reemerge only to find your partner finishing off ...
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Sense of smell heightened in wake of blast: reports of gas odor more frequent; By Peter Reuell; Saturday, July 27, 2002; ... State fire investigators yesterday continued their search for a cause in the deadly explosion, but quick answers aren't likely to come, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Fire Services said.
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Temporary general anosmia or "hyposmia" (lessened sense of smell) can result from a cold or certain medicines. "Hyperosmia," a heightened sense of smell, can be a genetic trait.
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Now you bring up a good point about the increased sense of smell and trouble in the brain. You are absolutely correct, we don't know exactly how the brain works. If we have lesions in a certain area, I would suspect that you may indeed have a heightened sense of smell.
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