Sinuses are air-filled spaces in your forehead, cheekbones, and behind the bridge of your nose.
When the sinuses become inflamed – usually due to an allergic or inflammatory response – these spaces will enlarge, creating more concentrated fluid, and the passages that drain them can become clogged.
Accumulation of focal points in the sinuses can cause pain that feels like a headache.
Signs of a Headache Due to Sinus
You will feel a deep and constant pain in your cheekbones, forehead, or the root of your nose.
The pain usually persists when you move your head suddenly or strain. At the same time, you may have other sinus symptoms, such as:
Have a cold
Full feeling in your ears
Fever
Swelling on your face
Other types of headaches, such as headaches or stiffness headaches, are often mistaken for sinus headaches.
Since the treatment you need depends on the type of headache you have, it’s important to know if your symptoms are caused by sinuses.
If sinus blockage is caused by inflammation, you usually have a cold. Generally a doctor
You can identify the cause of sinus blockage based on the signs you describe and physical examination, but in some cases, you may need to do a CT scan or MRI.
Cure for Headaches Due to Sinus
The goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms and treat inflammation if it is present.
You can be given antibiotics, as well as antihistamines or decongestants for a short duration.
You can also use an inhaled nasal decongestant, but it can only be used for 3 days.
Prolonged use can make your signs worse.
You can also take pain relievers, or if that doesn’t help, your doctor may prescribe corticosteroids to reduce sinus infections.
If an allergic response causes your sinusitis to recur, you may need allergy protection treatments.
You can also feel better with simple tips at home, such as drinking more solution, using a humidifier, or applying salt seawater to your nose.
If you use a decongestant and painkillers very often, you can face the effects of side effects such as headaches associated with medication.
It is very important to discuss with your doctor if you are taking any medication for a long time to reduce your headache.
Decongestants can also increase your blood pressure, so if you have high blood pressure, talk to your doctor before taking them.
In rare cases, doctors may recommend sinus surgery to remove polyps or open small or swollen sinuses.
Allergies and Headaches Due to Sinus
Have you ever noticed that allergies cause sinus headaches? It’s not that simple.
Allergies can cause a stuffy nose, which can make your head hurt.
The treatment for your allergies can relieve that blockage, but it won’t ease your headache.
See your doctor make sure you get the right boost. (*)
