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A stroke can sometimes cause changes to your taste and smell. Things can taste different or taste bad (dysgeusia) or you may not taste flavours (hypogeusia or ageusia). Some people lose the sense of smell (anosmia) or become more sensitive to smells (hyperosmia). These problems often improve over time, and our guide gives some practical tips about oral hygiene and enjoying your food.

After a stroke, up to a third of people find that their sense of taste or smell changes.

A stroke can sometimes lead to hallucinations or delusions. On this page we explain the causes of hallucination and delusion after stroke, what to do when someone is unwell and where to get help.

After a stroke, good oral hygiene can help you to stay healthy by reducing the germs in your mouth.

You are twice as likely to die from stroke if you smoke. So stopping smoking is one of the most important things you can do to reduce your risk of stroke

After a stroke, it is very common for individuals to experience difficulties in their swallowing abilities. This is medically known as dysphagia.