Loss of smell — anosmia can be partial or complete, although a complete loss of smell is fairly rare. Loss of smell can also be temporary or permanent, depending on the cause.
Loss of smell is rarely a symptom of a serious condition. Still, an intact sense of smell is necessary to fully taste and enjoy food. Loss of smell could cause you to lose interest in eating, which could possibly lead to weight loss, malnutrition or even depression.
Causes--The common cold is a frequent cause for a partial, temporary loss of smell. Chronic sinus infection also may result in a loss of smell. Other obstructions in the nasal passages, such as polyps, also may cause at least a partial loss of smell. Normal aging is often the cause of a progressive, complete, and permanent loss of smell.
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
ALLUMEN 30- Diminished sense of smell , with a runny nose and sore , cracked , red nostrils . Scabs with yellow mucus
AMMONIUM MUR 30- Loss of smell with cough and stoppage of the nose
ANACARDIUM 30-Frequent sneezing . Sense of smell affected. Violent coryza with palpitation , especially in the aged.
BELLADONNA 30- Tingling in tip of nose. Coryza , mucus mixed with blood . Imaginary odors
CALCAREA CARB 30- Polyps with loss of smell. Swelling at root of nose. Takes cold at every change of weather
CALCAREA SULPP. 30- Coryza with polyuria . Loss of smell with yellowish purulent discharge
CARBOLIC ACID 30- Sense of smell very acute
HEPARSULPH 30-Loss of smell with offensive nasal discharge smells like old cheese . Stopped up every time he goes in to cold air
HYOSCYAMOUS NIGER 30- Loss of smell and taste .Nostrils sooty, smoky. Sudden jerks at root of nose. Cramp like pain at root of nose and zygomata
KALI BICHROMICUM 30- Loss of sense of smell, with a thick , ropy , green- yellow nasal discharge and violent sneezing
KALI IODIDE 30- Loss of smell. Sensation as if worms crawling at root of nose
LYCOPODIUM 200- Sense of smell very acute
MERC . COR 30—Loss of smell with sore throat
PULSATILLA 30-Loss of sense of smell . The nose becomes blocked , especially on the right side . Yellow mucus, worse in the morning.
NATRUM MUR 30- If Pulsatilla fails try this remedy. Loss of smell and taste
PHOSPHORUS 30-Foul imaginary odors. Coryza alternately fluent and dry on alternate sides. Loss of smell along with polyp
PLUMBUM MET 30- Loss of smell with epilepsy
SEPIA 30-Chronic nasal catarrh. Thick greenish discharge. Pain at root of nose
SILICEA 10M- Nose, dry obstructed with loss of smell. Cracks in nostrils . Perforation of nasal septum
TEUCRIUM 30- Chronic catarrh with loss of sense of smell . The breath is foul
THUJA OCC. 200- Loss of smell along with allergic rhinitis . Sinusitis with bad smelling greenish discharge from nose