What Are The Symptoms Of Sinus Problems?
Question: What are the symptoms of sinus problems?
Brief Answer:
post nasal drip, nasal congestion, sneezing, cough, sore throat
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The sinuses are spaces or cavities in the face.
Sinus problems present with some or all of the following: (1) headache- due to congestion of the sinuses
May be worse when bending over
(2)post nasal drip of mucus- this is the drip of mucus to the back of the throat
May cause an intermittent sore throat
(3)sneezing, coughing, nasal discharge
(4)fever- if there is an infection then fever may occur
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
post nasal drip, nasal congestion, sneezing, cough, sore throat
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The sinuses are spaces or cavities in the face.
Sinus problems present with some or all of the following: (1) headache- due to congestion of the sinuses
May be worse when bending over
(2)post nasal drip of mucus- this is the drip of mucus to the back of the throat
May cause an intermittent sore throat
(3)sneezing, coughing, nasal discharge
(4)fever- if there is an infection then fever may occur
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
But can ur head feel heavy? Sometimes off balance? And just weird feeling?
Brief Answer:
can occur along with other symptoms
Detailed Answer:
HI
This can also occur but normally some of the other symptoms are present along with this sensation.
The lightheaded sensation can occur if they are blocked but usually nasal symptoms, post nasal drip or facial discomfort are present as well to point to the sinuses.
Lightheaded heavy feeling can also occur with : (1) dehydration- if not using enough fluids
(2)ear infections or other problems with the ears since affect balance
(3)anemia- low blood count- checked by a blood test
(4)side effect of medication
(5)low blood sugars
(6)heart disease- would normally have a history of heart disease or related problems
Please feel free to ask any additional questions
can occur along with other symptoms
Detailed Answer:
HI
This can also occur but normally some of the other symptoms are present along with this sensation.
The lightheaded sensation can occur if they are blocked but usually nasal symptoms, post nasal drip or facial discomfort are present as well to point to the sinuses.
Lightheaded heavy feeling can also occur with : (1) dehydration- if not using enough fluids
(2)ear infections or other problems with the ears since affect balance
(3)anemia- low blood count- checked by a blood test
(4)side effect of medication
(5)low blood sugars
(6)heart disease- would normally have a history of heart disease or related problems
Please feel free to ask any additional questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Can Sinusitis leave your body feeling drained?
Brief Answer:
if the symptoms are severe and not responding to treatment
Detailed Answer:
HI
If the symptoms are severe and not responding to treatment then can be associated with fatigue.
If there are only mild symptoms present, then the fatigue or drained feeling is not likely related.
If anything else unclear, feel free to ask
if the symptoms are severe and not responding to treatment
Detailed Answer:
HI
If the symptoms are severe and not responding to treatment then can be associated with fatigue.
If there are only mild symptoms present, then the fatigue or drained feeling is not likely related.
If anything else unclear, feel free to ask
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar