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I have had a sinus infection for about 1 month. I had a tooth removed that had gotten infected which went in to my sinus. I am having twitching below my eye and the sinus infection has not gone away. I am finishing my third antibiotic. Do you think the eye twitching is from the sinus infection?
Hello dear, Sinus infection following tooth extraction indicates communication between your oral cavity and maxillary sinus(oro-antral fistula).Usually,most of such fistula are small,and heals with supportive treatment with antibiotics,antihistaminics and good oral hygiene. But here,it persists even after three course of antibiotics.So there is chance of a persisting communication,which may need surgical closure.You please see your maxillo facial/ENT surgeon to see what is going on.Mean while,keep a fairly good oral hygiene.Eye twitching may not be related to sinus infection(unless it is very advanced to cause peri orbital inflammation). Wishing a faster recovery.Thank you.
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Hello dear, Sinus infection following tooth extraction indicates communication between your oral cavity and maxillary sinus(oro-antral fistula).Usually,most of such fistula are small,and heals with supportive treatment with antibiotics,antihistaminics and good oral hygiene. But here,it persists even after three course of antibiotics.So there is chance of a persisting communication,which may need surgical closure.You please see your maxillo facial/ENT surgeon to see what is going on.Mean while,keep a fairly good oral hygiene.Eye twitching may not be related to sinus infection(unless it is very advanced to cause peri orbital inflammation). Wishing a faster recovery.Thank you.