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What Causes Pulsating Sensation In Nose?

Posted on Fri, 12 Feb 2016

Question: The bridge of my nose has been either in spasm and I would describe the feeling as pulsing or throbbing. It is happening on and off be with more frequency so does not seem to be abating but rather getting worse.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
NEED MORE INFORMATION

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Kindly answer the following to advise accordingly

Have you had any trauma to the bridge of the nose.
Have you had any surgery in the same area.
Is there any history of rhinitis or sinusitis, recently.
Do you have hypertension
What medications are you currently taking.

Apply ice to the area for now and take ibuprofen available over the counter.

Let me know if you have any query

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr M.S Khalil

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (4 hours later)

Hi Dr. XXXXXXX - I've had sinus in past but I don't think I have anything now. I don't have any of those other things. I take armor thyroid daily and aspirin 2x a week but nothing else. Curious-you're an ENT? Should I see one? Thank you. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

If the throbbing pain persists or gets worse despite ibuprofen and ice application then you need to consult an ENT doctor. Based on the clinical findings, your doctor may advise an x ray PNS or a CT PNS to look for any bony or soft tissue or vascular anomaly. The bridge of the nose and the related soft tissue need to be examined carefully to look for deformity, abnormal pulsations , lumps or boils. It would be a good idea to request an appointment with an ENT specialist through your GP.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr M.S Khalil

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