What Causes Unilateral Pain In The Head When Diagnosed With Sinus Infection?

Posted on Mon, 7 Nov 2016

Question: Hi, I have an weird pain sensation(not bothersome) on extreme left side of my forehead on small area it comes & go several times a day with no particular time frame. its remains for just 1 - 2 seconds only & in type of pulsating nature. Also sometimes when i touch same place it feels likes some burning sensation & immediately goes away. Kindly let me no whether it is something serious to visit a doctor. Also I have diagnosed with frontal sinus infection recently which i have almost recovered. The symptoms kicked in for last 2 days. one thing to not I am very anxious & was taking clonazepam(.5 mg) for last 2 months & recently withdrawn as cold turkey 7 days ago. Also taking medication for lowering hypertension.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment and prevention as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
This headache seems to be due to anxiety and tension related.
You need to take amitriptyline along with clonazepam.
Take timely meals and proper sleep.
Any history of fever, vomiting, loss of consciousness, ear discharge?
Nothing serious.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (54 minutes later)

No, I dont have any history of fever, vomiting or loss of consciousness though my ear are blocked slightly & no drainge but during swalloing some poping sound appear which decreasing with time as i recovering from sinus infection.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You should continue treatment as advised.
Take care of your sinusitis.
Take steam and antihistamines.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D