Otolaryngologist Ryazantsev: complete loss of smell in COVID-19 rarely leads to loss of libido told how the loss of smell during coronavirus affects the body. This symptom affects all health, the doctor said on Radio Russia, RBC reports.
Ryazantsev noted that the distortion or loss of smell in COVID-19 causes problems with appetite and digestion. The doctor also associated this symptom with a loss of libido. According to him, the sense of smell is closely related to the sexual system, but this issue is largely speculative. The complete absence of odors does not lead to sexual dysfunction, the specialist assured.
“Most animals cannot live without pheromones. But a person is not a dog; in a person in the sexual sphere, the secondary system has a very large influence. A 100% loss of smell rarely leads to sexual dysfunction, “Ryazantsev emphasized.
The specialist added that the problem of loss of smell in coronavirus is not fully understood. He suggested that the symptom is associated with damage to the olfactory nerve itself or subcortical structures. According to him, scientists are concerned about the reversibility of this phenomenon. “That is, there are still no registered cases of one hundred percent loss of smell forever,” noted the otolaryngologist. He encouraged it to be restored using biofeedback.
“You need to regularly train to recognize familiar pleasant smells, preferably alcohol-free. Rose, orange, coffee. Sniff, remembering the smell. That is, the same training takes place as we train our muscular system after a hard bed rest, “Ryazantsev concluded.
Previously, urologists evaluated the information on the effect of coronavirus on potency. According to experts, COVID-19 exacerbates chronic diseases, including prostatitis.