What Will A CT Scan Tell Me About My Sinus

Posted on Wed, 7 Aug 2019

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Question : What will a CT scan tell me about my sinus. My doctor had me make the appointment. I have taken antibiotics 4 times since October. They were taken for sinus issues and infection in my tooth twice. Could there be any relationship between the two infections.

Follow up: Dr. Vasudha (0 minute later)

What will a CT scan tell me about my sinus. My doctor had me make the appointment. I have taken antibiotics 4 times since October. They were taken for sinus issues and infection in my tooth twice. Could there be any relationship between the two infections.

Answered by Dr. Vasudha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
CT would grade &diagnosis of cause of recurrent sinus.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, Sjmism,
Thank you for your query.I understand your concern.
Yes there can be definite relation between sinus infection &tooth infection (in case the tooth involved is upper premolar/molar tooth, on the same side of sinus infection.The tooth infection itself can cause recurrent sinus infection .
Sinuses are air filled spaces in face.CT scan in sinus helps in detecting-
-Fluid built , inflammation or thickened mucus membranes in sinuses..thus confirming sinusitis
-It can confirm cause of sinusitis in form of nasal tumor or sinus tumors.
-It can define grade of tooth root infection & judge possibility of sinus rupture while tooth extraction .
-Thus CT scan helps in planning surgery for chronic sinusitis.& finding exact cause of the problem.
I hope that helps. Any follow up query is welcome.
Thanks.

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