Question 1

possible (acute) sinusitis if you get headaches but only headaches?

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Possible, yes: Likely, no.  Without knowing all the details, it's harder to say, but in my experience, headache is vastly overrated as a symptom of sinusitis.

Question 2

suffering from acute sinusitis, what is the best thing to take for horrible headaches?

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Decongestants: The headache from acute sinusitis is due to sinus pressure, because the sinuses can't drain. While you're waiting for the antibiotics to work, using a decongestant nasal spray such as oxymetazoline 0.05% will help open up the sinuses, letting off the pressure.

Question 3

am acute sinusitis and when i try to move my eyes why there is a headache occuring?

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Depends on which : Sinuses are infected. Some of them are very close to the eyes  and headaches are common with a sinus infection. However , it would be best to call your  dr his morning and review your case with them... Is this  a new symptom? How severe? Meds you ate taking :antibiotics. Nasal sprays. Decongestants etc.

Question 4

ive been getting headaches but its been getting worse since december , it feels like only to get better when i close my eyes or sleep, i went to my gp and she said its caused from acute sinusitis i feel as i need a second opinion.

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Probably a good idea: If your sinusitis has been treated but you still have the same headache , this would indicate (a) the problem was not from sinusitis or (b) you did not get the right abx.  Talk to your GP first to see if she has any other idea (migraine, jaw issue etc).  If she can't help you, a second opinion would be justified.

Question 5

a ct scan shows that i suffer from deviated nasal spectum&acute sinusitis.they gave me zinoximor for 1week & nasal spray.i'm better now but headache..

Accepted Answer

Rhinitic pain: You mean a deviated septum.  This is the cartilage and bone that divides the nose into a left and right passage way.  An ENT doctor can determine how much obstruction  you have.  If nasal obstruction bothers you, surgery can be performed to correct a deviated septum.  Occasionally, deviated septum can lead to pain in the nose.  Head ache can be the result of frontal sinusitis.  See ent.

Question 6

could acute sinusitis include just facial pain, terrible headache /forehead sides &back of head&neck, pain behind eyes, heaviness in head?i've these?

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Definitely!: Time to see your doctor if you are experiencing this myriad of symptoms related to your acute sinusitis, so you can get some relief.  The sinuses are located behind the cheeks (maxilla), above the eyes (frontal), midline and deep into the back of the nose toward the brain (ethmoid, sphenoid). So, the referred pain pattern as these areas get congested is throughout the head, face, neck.

Question 7

what are the signs and symptoms of acute sinusitis?

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Multiple: Congestion, purulent nasal discharge, facial pain or pressure over frontal or maxillary sinuses.  This pain can also be felt around temporal area, and can lead to tooth sensitivity or pain.  Fever is somewhat rare.  Usually the longer you have had the symptoms, the more likely it is bacterial (vs viral or even plain allergies).

Question 8

what are the symptoms of acute sinusitis?

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Multiple: Congestion, purulent nasal discharge, facial pain or pressure over frontal or maxillary sinuses.  This pain can also be felt around temporal area, and can lead to tooth sensitivity or pain.  Fever is somewhat rare.  Usually the longer you have had the symptoms, the more likely it is bacterial (vs viral or even plain allergies).

Question 9

i just finished an antibiotic course three weeks ago for my acute sinusitis but i am having the same symptoms again.

Accepted Answer

Sinus infection: It might be infected again (or an original infection might not have completely resolved) but there is also a strong likelihood that the tissues are congested and causing pressure and pain. Do you have fever or colored nasal mucous?  I suggest that you contact your doctor. Hope you feel better soon.

Question 10

are most cases of acute sinusitis viral? how long before symptoms lessen and you start to feel better? at what point should you visit the dr?

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Most viral: Yes, most cases of sinusitis are viral.  Typical symptoms lat 5-7 days before slowly resolving.  Indications that you may have a bacterial infection are fevers &gt;100, severe sinus pain, symptoms longer than 10 days or initial improvement before worsening of your symptoms.  Obviously, see your doctor if you believe you have bacterial infection, but they can also help with meds for viral symptoms.

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