Suggest Treatment For Frequent Sinus Infection

Posted on Mon, 17 Nov 2014

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Mon, 17 Nov 2014 Answered on

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Question : I am51 years old. in good health other than frequent sinus infections. I noticed 2 long indentations on the top of my head in the front. they do not hurt, but they are pretty prominent to the touch. I do smoke 1/2/pk cigarettes a day. what could this be?

Answered by Dr. Divakara (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Since how long it is there?

Detailed Answer:
HI

Greetings from Dr. Divakara.P
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic.

Let me clear myself, is it indentations or bump . Also let me know since how long it has been there.

If it is there since long time then no need to worry , but if it is there since few days or weeks then some tests needs to be done . Kindly let me know .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Divakara (10 days later)

To answer your question, it is indentation, not a bump. it has been there about 1 month.

Answered by Dr. Divakara (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing needs to be done now.

Detailed Answer:
HI

Thanks for the clarification.

Indentations are common as a congenital defect but a new occurrence of Indentation without a history of trauma is quite rare.

But these Indentations are quite harmless and unless there is any pain or dizziness there is no need to be of concern or do anything about it .

But if in case there is any change in the dimensions of the indentations or some pain or dizziness starts I would advise you to get a CT scan of your Skull to see if there is any problem or not .

Else otherwise nothing needs to be done at present .

Hope this answers your query.

Any clarifications feel free to ask . Else kindly close the discussion and rate my answer.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar