There is a particular phenomenon whereby someone can smell odors that others do not perceive. But it is also a symptom of some diseases.
Il Human Body it always surprises us and also the latest discovery is almost unbelievable. Scientists have proved the relationship between a particular phenomenon and the appearance of certain diseases. Among these, some even potentially fatal. Let’s get to know the phenomenon of “phantom odors” e what does it mean if it happens to us.
Exist various diseases that do not manifest themselves instantlyand that’s what I am dangerous. One of them is high cholesterol. When the condition it lasts and values are constantly unbalanced, they happen complications and the outcomes can also be fatal. Il high cholesterolin fact, as we know, it clogs veins and arteries and increases the risk of stroke and heart attack.
Naturally, to avoid raising cholesterol and to realize the values it is appropriate practice a balanced life and carry out regular checks. However, our body, if listened to, can give us important signs. There is one correlationas some scientists have found, between “Ghost odors” and cholesterol. Let’s see what emerged from a research.
Smelling smells that others do not notice can mean that we are sick
There is one published study its one medical journal very famous, Laryngoscopewhich offers us a very interesting picture on the reactions of our organism to diseases. There is a condition called “phantosmia” and those who have it experience smells that are not actually produced by some source at the time.
And team of researchers analyzed more than 7 thousand patients of various ages from 40 years upwards. Subjects were asked to report information about theirs cardiovascular conditions and if they had – and how much – the cholesterol. Through others test they identified who also suffered from phantosmia.
Well, the data spoke clearly. Those who perceived “different” smells that others did not smell, had the higher cholesterol. But not only: other diseases have been axed to the phenomenon of “ghost odors”. Those who perceive them seem to have a 76% higher chance of having a Stroke. Even the hypertensive they seem to smell some odors even when they’re not there. Finally, some patients over 60 with the diabetes they perceived more phantom odors than healthier subjects.
(The information in this article is for informational purposes only and concerns scientific studies published in medical journals. Therefore, it does not replace the consultation of a doctor or specialist, and should not be considered for formulating treatments or diagnoses)