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What Causes Frequent Hheadache?
I have been having headaches just about every day, they go away then come back. Mostly the left side of my head hurts. I have also had a sore throat since Tuesday. And a stuffy head, with drainage down my throat. Which explains the sore throat, but not the headache. Any ideas?
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
The symptoms of headache, stuffy head and drainage down your head suggests sinusitis.
Sinusitis is inflammation nof the sinuses and the most common cause of sinus inflammation is infection.
Sore throat can occur along with sinusitis since throat and sinuses are in continuation.
Thus, I suggest you to consult an ENT specialist for clinical assessment and relevant investigations.
If sinus infection or inflammation is detected, appropriate antibiotics can be taken to relieve the symptoms.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
The symptoms of headache, stuffy head and drainage down your head suggests sinusitis.
Sinusitis is inflammation nof the sinuses and the most common cause of sinus inflammation is infection.
Sore throat can occur along with sinusitis since throat and sinuses are in continuation.
Thus, I suggest you to consult an ENT specialist for clinical assessment and relevant investigations.
If sinus infection or inflammation is detected, appropriate antibiotics can be taken to relieve the symptoms.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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