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What Does Unusual Smell In Nose Causing Headache Indicate?
Doctor my neigbour is a diasbetic 85 yrs old and sometimes at night while sleeping she gets unusual smells in her nose that give her headache and gets burning sensation in her nose that wakes her up and as soon as she gets up the smell leaves her No one else smells this.What do you think it could be .
Wed, 24 Mar 2021
Hello,
These unusual smells could be related to epilepsy seizures. For this reason, I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam, an EEG and a brain MRI. It is also important to frequently check glucose levels, because high glucose levels can trigger these episodes. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
These unusual smells could be related to epilepsy seizures. For this reason, I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam, an EEG and a brain MRI. It is also important to frequently check glucose levels, because high glucose levels can trigger these episodes. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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