Cacosmid

Cacosmia (Cacosmid) is a disorder of the sense of smell, in which completely harmless odors begin to irritate the patient or he is constantly haunted by a bad odor. This disease is usually associated with a violation of the corresponding centers of the brain, and not with damage to the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity or the olfactory nerves.

People with cacosmia may complain that ordinary odors, such as food, perfume, or cleaning products, seem disgusting and cause headaches or nausea. Others may constantly smell unpleasant odors that aren't there, such as rot or chemicals.

The causes of cacosmia are not fully understood, but problems are thought to occur in areas of the brain responsible for processing olfactory information, such as the limbic system. Cacosmia can result from a head injury, infection, brain tumor, neurological disease, or a side effect of medications.

Diagnosis of cacosmia is based on the patient's complaints and the exclusion of other causes, such as sinusitis or allergies. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may include medications, psychotherapy, or surgery. For idiopathic cacosmia, effective treatment methods have not yet been developed.

I recently met a friend who complained to me about a strange illness he had. It's something like a loss of smell, but it's much more complex than normal loss of smell. He said that he constantly feels like there are unpleasant odors around him and sometimes even smells something when there is actually nothing there. I was really puzzled and very intrigued. As a result, I decided to do some research and find out more about this mysterious disease.

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