Brief Answer:
Sinusitis can cause eye pain...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

There are few sinuses located around the eye, such as frontal, ethmoidal and maxillary sinuses.

Any infection affecting the above sinuses (particularly the ethmoidal sinuses), can produce inflammation of the soft tissue around the sinuses. The eye being in close proximity to the sinuses can get affected because of the sinus inflammation and soft tissue swelling.

With appropriate medicines and steam inhalation the eye pain can be alleviated.

Hope I have answered the query; I'll be available for the follow up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Brief Answer:
Yes, altered hormone level can aggravate sinusitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing back

Yes, hormones do play a major role in causing headache. During periods, altered hormone levels can cause congestion in the face, nose and the sinuses, thus, worsening the sinusitis, if any.

Also, migraine can mimic sinusitis and any associated stress related conditions such as menstruation can cause headache and eye pain.

Sinusitis can be confirmed with an X-Ray
or CT Scan of the paranasal sinuses.

Hope this clarifies your doubts.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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