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Is Pain In The Top Of The Head Indicative Of Sinus Headache?
Question: Can a sinus headache be located across the top of head and across the back of your head?
Sinus pressure across the front of face? I
Are these symptoms common for a sinus infection?
I am having ear issues as well with fullness/ fluid in left ear.
Sinus pressure across the front of face? I
Are these symptoms common for a sinus infection?
I am having ear issues as well with fullness/ fluid in left ear.
Brief Answer:
It is possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
It is possible for sinusitis that affects most of the sinuses ( not just one or two sinuses ) to result in such symptoms.
However, imaging studies confirmation such head CT scan, is necessary to be sure.
Discuss with your Doctor about getting evaluated further with imaging studies to confirm or exclude this diagnosis.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards.
It is possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
It is possible for sinusitis that affects most of the sinuses ( not just one or two sinuses ) to result in such symptoms.
However, imaging studies confirmation such head CT scan, is necessary to be sure.
Discuss with your Doctor about getting evaluated further with imaging studies to confirm or exclude this diagnosis.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Exactly where are sinuses located in your head?
I've had several sinus infections before but had bad nasal congestion and fluid tearing from eyes, but now this pressure in face and headaches are not the typical feelings I've had with doctor-diagnosed sinus infections. Thank you
I've had several sinus infections before but had bad nasal congestion and fluid tearing from eyes, but now this pressure in face and headaches are not the typical feelings I've had with doctor-diagnosed sinus infections. Thank you
Brief Answer:
Around and behind the nose.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back and thanks for using HCM.
Sinuses are located mainly at the front and deep in the face, around and behind the nose.
They communicate with middle ear with Eustachian tubes and may cause infection of middle ear too.
Mastoid air cells may be affected as well.
So, infection of sinuses, if most of them are involved, may cause symptoms in different parts of the head.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.
Around and behind the nose.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back and thanks for using HCM.
Sinuses are located mainly at the front and deep in the face, around and behind the nose.
They communicate with middle ear with Eustachian tubes and may cause infection of middle ear too.
Mastoid air cells may be affected as well.
So, infection of sinuses, if most of them are involved, may cause symptoms in different parts of the head.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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