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Experiencing Bad Facial Pain, Done Root Canal, Have Sinus Infection, Stressed, Heavy Bleeding. Done Smear Test. Taken Ibuprofen. Help
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I have been experiencing bad facial pain since I had a root canal last year. The root canal has been checked by two dentists and cleared as ok. I have been diagnosed with recurring sinus infection and recently took 8 weeks of antibotics. Symptons improved but did not disappear.
Awaiting ct scan but I have recently lost my father unexpectedly as had heart attack aged 57. Feeling poorly again and the symptons are getting worse. Not sure if this has been aggravated by the grief and stress. I am also experiencing prolonged breakthrough bleeding on ovranette pill. Went for smear test on Monday and this caused bleeding to start again which was heavy for three days and stopped and now restarted. Period not due for other two weeks. Take ibruprofen for sinus pain. Face has swollen again tonight which often occurs when tired but goes down. Very miserable at the moment and these health problems are making life even worse
I have been experiencing bad facial pain since I had a root canal last year. The root canal has been checked by two dentists and cleared as ok. I have been diagnosed with recurring sinus infection and recently took 8 weeks of antibotics. Symptons improved but did not disappear.
Awaiting ct scan but I have recently lost my father unexpectedly as had heart attack aged 57. Feeling poorly again and the symptons are getting worse. Not sure if this has been aggravated by the grief and stress. I am also experiencing prolonged breakthrough bleeding on ovranette pill. Went for smear test on Monday and this caused bleeding to start again which was heavy for three days and stopped and now restarted. Period not due for other two weeks. Take ibruprofen for sinus pain. Face has swollen again tonight which often occurs when tired but goes down. Very miserable at the moment and these health problems are making life even worse
Sun, 30 Jun 2013
Warm moist air may alleviate sinus congestion. A vaporizer or inhaling steam from a pan of boiling water (removed from heat) may also help. Warm compresses are useful to relieve pain in the nose and sinuses. Use of nasal drops or sprays might be effective in controlling symptoms, however, they should not be used beyond their recommended use. Antibiotics or oral steroids may also be used.
Other Treatment Options
Addressing potential triggers or contributing factors is a key first step in the management of sinusitis. To reduce congestion due to sinusitis, your doctor may prescribe nasal sprays (some may contain steroid sprays), nose drops, or oral decongestant medicine. If you suffer from severe chronic sinusitis, oral steroids might be prescribed to reduce inflammation -- if other medications have not worked. Antibiotics will be prescribed for any bacterial infection found in the sinuses (antibiotics are not effective against a viral infection). An antihistamine may be recommended for the treatment of allergies. Antifungal medicine may be prescribed for a fungal sinus infection. Immunoglobulin (antibodies) may be given if you have certain immune deficiencies.
for all these you have to go through the dentist and for diagnosis of this firstly tap the teeth to see if you have paranasal sinus.some other diagnostic test-mucus culture,nasal endoscopy,x-rays,allergy testing,ct-scan of sinuses or bleed work. thank you( get well soon).
Other Treatment Options
Addressing potential triggers or contributing factors is a key first step in the management of sinusitis. To reduce congestion due to sinusitis, your doctor may prescribe nasal sprays (some may contain steroid sprays), nose drops, or oral decongestant medicine. If you suffer from severe chronic sinusitis, oral steroids might be prescribed to reduce inflammation -- if other medications have not worked. Antibiotics will be prescribed for any bacterial infection found in the sinuses (antibiotics are not effective against a viral infection). An antihistamine may be recommended for the treatment of allergies. Antifungal medicine may be prescribed for a fungal sinus infection. Immunoglobulin (antibodies) may be given if you have certain immune deficiencies.
for all these you have to go through the dentist and for diagnosis of this firstly tap the teeth to see if you have paranasal sinus.some other diagnostic test-mucus culture,nasal endoscopy,x-rays,allergy testing,ct-scan of sinuses or bleed work. thank you( get well soon).
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first diagnose the tooth by tap the teeth to see if you have an inflammed paranasal sinus.other diagnosis also required.treatment- Warm moist air may alleviate sinus congestion. A vaporizer or inhaling will help you. Warm compresses are useful to relieve pain in the nose and sinuses. Use of decongestant nasal drops or sprays might be effective in controlling symptoms, however, they should not be used beyond their recommended use.
Addressing potential triggers or contributing factors is a key first step in the management of sinusitis. To reduce congestion due to sinusitis, your doctor may prescribe nasal sprays (some may contain steroid sprays), nose drops, or oral decongestant medicine. If you suffer from severe chronic sinusitis, oral steroids might be prescribed to reduce inflammation -- usually only when other medications have not worked. Antibiotics will be prescribed for any bacterial infection found in the sinuses (antibiotics are not effective against a viral infection). An antihistamine may be recommended for the treatment of allergies. Antifungal medicine may be prescribed for a fungal sinus infection. Immunoglobulin (antibodies) may be given if you have certain immune deficiencies.
thank you(get well soon)
Addressing potential triggers or contributing factors is a key first step in the management of sinusitis. To reduce congestion due to sinusitis, your doctor may prescribe nasal sprays (some may contain steroid sprays), nose drops, or oral decongestant medicine. If you suffer from severe chronic sinusitis, oral steroids might be prescribed to reduce inflammation -- usually only when other medications have not worked. Antibiotics will be prescribed for any bacterial infection found in the sinuses (antibiotics are not effective against a viral infection). An antihistamine may be recommended for the treatment of allergies. Antifungal medicine may be prescribed for a fungal sinus infection. Immunoglobulin (antibodies) may be given if you have certain immune deficiencies.
thank you(get well soon)
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