28.04.2025 11:11
The singer Gökçe Kırgız stated that she is unable to perceive certain smells due to 'Parosmia,' a condition she developed after contracting Covid-19. Kırgız, who has been suffering for a long time due to this rare disease, said, "When I eat garlic, my body gets poisoned and I constantly vomit."
Gökçe Kırgız was a guest on the "Gürkan Chef with Barbecue Enjoyment" program. Expressing that she enjoys spending time in the kitchen, Kırgız revealed her passion for cooking with the words, "We were either going to be a chef or a singer."
SHE REVEALED HER ILLNESS
In the program, Gökçe Kırgız made sincere statements, also revealing that she has been struggling with a condition called 'Parosmia' for a while. This condition, known as the inability to correctly perceive natural smells, has caused her to be unable to smell certain odors. The singer stated, "I love the smell of barbecue, but my brain rejects the smell of garlic. When I eat it, my body gets poisoned, and I constantly vomit." Kırgız noted that this illness is only seen in five percent of the population worldwide, saying, "The World Health Organization has just recognized this illness. I have been suffering from this pain since the Corona period, and I want to get better."