Parkinson's disease (PD) can affect the sense of smell, a condition known as hyposmia. This can lead to a reduced ability to smell things, which might impact the perception of taste as well. While not everyone with PD will lose their sense of smell, it can occur long before other symptoms develop, sometimes up to a decade Show Full Answer

Parkinson's disease (PD) can affect the sense of smell, a condition known as hyposmia. This can lead to a reduced ability to smell things, which might impact the perception of taste as well. While not everyone with PD will lose their sense of smell, it can occur long before other symptoms develop, sometimes up to a decade beforehand. This change in smell can make food taste different or less appealing.

If your teeth, sinuses, and digestive tract have been checked and are fine, it's possible that PD is affecting your sense of smell and taste.

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