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Suggest Treatment For Headache And Severe Sinus Infection
Posted on
Sun, 7 Jun 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sun, 7 Jun 2015
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Mon, 6 Jul 2015
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Question : I've had this headacre for two weeks. I've had a CT scan and a EKG. I was given extra strength Tylenol and sent home. (VA Hospital). Three days later, same pain, I went to another doctor. My med records was retrieved form the VA. This doctor said I had a bad sinus infection and prescribed antibiotic with one refill if needed. Three days later I still have the same symptoms and I don't feel that I'm getting any better. I feel worried. Do you think I should be worried or wait a little longer and continue to take the prescribed meds?
Brief Answer:
More information needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Could you please be more specific about your headache such its distribution, relieving and worsening situations and factors, its characteristics during the day?
Could you also upload a copy of CT scan?
Awaiting for more information....
More information needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Could you please be more specific about your headache such its distribution, relieving and worsening situations and factors, its characteristics during the day?
Could you also upload a copy of CT scan?
Awaiting for more information....
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
The headache never stop thrubing. Its with me all day and night. I don't know how to get a copy of the CT scan to you. Can you help with suggestion?
Brief Answer:
Treatment should be continued.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
In this case then, you should continue the treatment about sinus infection.
If the headache is related to sinusitis, it should subside gradually.
Another thing to consider about headache cause is a strict control of blood pressure that may be elevated due to your previous heart condition and actual infection.
You should try sinus pressure relieving procedures that can be done at home too.
These procedures include frequent rinse of nostrils with salted water and inhaling steam.
If Paracetamol didn't help in relieving your headache, you should try other over-the-counter pain medication such Ibuprofen.
Hope this helps. Best regards.
Treatment should be continued.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
In this case then, you should continue the treatment about sinus infection.
If the headache is related to sinusitis, it should subside gradually.
Another thing to consider about headache cause is a strict control of blood pressure that may be elevated due to your previous heart condition and actual infection.
You should try sinus pressure relieving procedures that can be done at home too.
These procedures include frequent rinse of nostrils with salted water and inhaling steam.
If Paracetamol didn't help in relieving your headache, you should try other over-the-counter pain medication such Ibuprofen.
Hope this helps. Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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