Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
No sense of taste
I am from Mumbai. I have drastically lost sense of taste in last 6 months.
I was suffering from Sinus, and both ear discharge since childhood. Since 2012 I developed allergy rhinitis and right ear discharge. I had covid in Jan 2021. I had thyroid. Now because of loss of sense of taste I dont eat food. My weight has come down from 62 kg in Aug 2025 to 49/50 kg as on date.
Please advise
Answers (4)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Consult ENT surgeon, first resolve CRS , may need intervention for sinusitis followed by need to address ears.
Kindly do DNE, video otoscopy, CT PNS and CT temporal bone so further management can plan.
Health Tips
keep ear dry.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+159
Chronic rhinosinusitis can cause loss of smell sensation.get an ENT opinion for treatment
Answered
Flag this answer
0/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
Root cause can be sinusitis.
First by detailed evaluation needs to do confirm diagnosis n treatment accordingly.
Please get done CT scan of nose and para nasal sinus, HRCT temporal bone
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Metaspray nasal spray, 2 puffs both nostrils twice daily for 1 week
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.