Suggest Remedy For Headaches And Sinus Infection

Posted on Thu, 29 Jan 2015

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Question : I have been getting headaches for about a month in the eyebrows area. It is also sensitive there ifI press on it. I was diagnosed with a sinus infection, for which I was treated with antibiotics. I saw the Dr several days ago. who said the infection is gone, but there is some inflammation, which is common for me. I rake a steroid spray for that regularly. However, I still have the headaches & sensitivity in that area. What do you think?

Answered by Dr. Naveen (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get X-Ray and/or CT Scan of the PNS...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

After going through the history, I do feel you need to get X-Ray of the paranasal sinuses (PNS) and/or CT Scan of the PNS (if there is positive findings in the X-Ray) done to confirm whether there is residual infection.

Hence, without getting any of these investigations it is difficult to say whether the pain is secondary to sinusitis or eye related issues.

Regarding the pressure in the eyes, it would be better to get an ophthalmologist's opinion.

Hope I have answered the query; I'll be available for the follow up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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