What Are The Symptoms Of Kallmann Syndrome?

Issues With Sense Of Smell

Issues with sense of smell are observed in the majority of Kallmann syndrome patients. The patient's sense of smell may be diminished, or it could be completely absent. Many patients may be unaware they have this issue until they are evaluated for Kallmann syndrome. To check a patient's sense of smell, doctors may ask the patient to close their eyes and to place a finger over one nostril to block it. While the patient's eyes are closed, the doctor will hold a substance such as coffee or a piece of orange directly underneath the patient's nose. The patient will be asked to identify the substance the doctor is holding. Each nostril will be tested separately, and patients might have the test repeated. Currently, there is no treatment available to restore a diminished or absent sense of smell. Patients who have this symptom might be unable to smell when food has spoiled, and they could also be unable to smell smoke from a fire. To counteract this, patients can take precautions such as installing updated smoke detectors and adhering to printed expiration dates on food packages.

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