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What Causes Blocked Nose With Headache?

i had a bad cold last week and on wednesday sniffed with a blocked nose and got a sudden stabbing pain like a marble being pushed through a straw that lasted 2 seconds this happend 3 x during that morning since i have had a nigly not bad headache is this anything sinister
Thu, 22 Oct 2020
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Hi,

The most probable causes of such headache after cold and stuffy nose is sinusitis. I would advise you the following:
- Instil decongestant nasal drops like Otrivin in nose in laying down position and to take plain water steam inhalation
- Also, take paracetamol and Ibuprofen and see the results
- Take rest
- Avoid allergens
- If the condition does not improve then consult an ENT surgeon and get ENT endoscopy
- CT scan of nose and sinuses
- May need additional antibiotic coverage

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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What Causes Blocked Nose With Headache?

Hi, The most probable causes of such headache after cold and stuffy nose is sinusitis. I would advise you the following: - Instil decongestant nasal drops like Otrivin in nose in laying down position and to take plain water steam inhalation - Also, take paracetamol and Ibuprofen and see the results - Take rest - Avoid allergens - If the condition does not improve then consult an ENT surgeon and get ENT endoscopy - CT scan of nose and sinuses - May need additional antibiotic coverage Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon