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Phantosmia may be caused by a head injury or upper respiratory infection. It can also be caused by aging, trauma, temporal lobe seizures, inflamed sinuses, brain tumors, certain medications and Parkinson's disease. Phantosmia can also result from COVID-19 infection.

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What causes olfactory hallucinations (phantosmia)? Answer From Jonathan Graff-Radford, M.D.

An olfactory hallucination (phantosmia) makes you detect smells that aren't really there in your environment. The odors you notice in phantosmia are different from person to person and may be foul or pleasant. You may notice the smells in one or both nostrils. The phantom smell may seem to always be there or it may come and go. Phantosmia may be caused by a head injury or upper respiratory infection. It can also be caused by aging, trauma, temporal lobe seizures, inflamed sinuses, brain tumors, certain medications and Parkinson's disease. Phantosmia can also result from COVID-19 infection. Talk to your health care provider if you have symptoms of phantosmia, so that they can rule out any serious underlying disorders that may be causing olfactory hallucination. Parosmia is another smell disorder that's similar to phantosmia. But in parosmia a smell that's present in your environment is changed and doesn't smell as it typically would. Parosmia can occur with damage to the olfactory system. This can happen after a severe respiratory infection, including COVID-19 .

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What does sugar in urine look like?

The excess sugar can make it appear cloudy or even smell sweet or fruity. For some people, this is the first sign of diabetes. If you suddenly notice cloudy urine that smells sweet, see a doctor right away.

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Diabetes can cause cloudy urine when too much sugar builds up in your urine. Your urine may also smell sweet or fruity. Diabetes can also lead to kidney complications or increase risk of infections of the urinary tract, both of which can also make your urine appear cloudy. However, cloudy urine can be caused by several other conditions that aren’t related to diabetes. If you’re worried that cloudy urine is a sign of diabetes, look out for other symptoms, like urinating often and feeling extremely thirsty. You should see a doctor if you’ve been experiencing cloudy urine for more than a few days or you have other symptoms. When to see a doctor See a doctor if you’re concerned about cloudy urine and you have other bothersome symptoms. You should see a doctor right away if you’re experiencing any other symptoms of an infection, including pain or burning when urinating or foul-smelling discharge. Seek emergency medical attention if you have any of the following symptoms along with cloudy urine: intense pain below the ribs on your side or back

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The bottom line Diabetes is one possible cause of cloudy urine. Diabetes can lead to a buildup of sugar in your urine, making it appear cloudy. Diabetes can also eventually cause kidney problems or increase the risk of UTIs, which may also make your urine appear cloudy. Various types of infections and non-diabetes related problems with the kidneys or prostate could also cause cloudy urine. Occasional bouts of cloudy urine can also be a result of dehydration. If you’re concerned about cloudy urine, talk to your doctor about other symptoms and potential causes.

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