Question 1

had mri for r side head pain x3 wks.  results no masses.  have sigmoid sinus disease. steroids & cefdinir. no sx of sinus infection. is this possible?

Accepted Answer

? Sphenoid : It may be your sphenoid sinus? It is possible it may be long standing and not related to your headaches. Be assessed after your treatment and follow up from there. All the best.

Question 2

is there any way to diagnose sinus infection in s 6 years old girl?

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Doctor assessment: Careful history and physical examination, and possibly imaging studies as limited CT study can diagnose sinus disease in your child, goodluck T

Question 3

how dangerous is a sinus infection?

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Usually not very. : An infection of the frontal or sphenoid sinuses can be dangerous because they are so close to the brain.

Question 4

can this mean i have a sinus infection?

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Can what mean you: Have a sinus infection. Symptoms from sinusitis may include: headache and tenderness / pain near forehead, eyes, cheeks or nose. There may be yellow/ green discharge nasal discharge.  Fever, fatigue, earache ; nasal congestion are common.

Question 5

how can sinus infection affect a person?

Accepted Answer

Affects performance.: Chronic sinus infections decrease a person's ability to perform.

Question 6

is dairy products bad for sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Dairy products have not been shown to improve or worsen the course of a sinus infection.

Question 7

untreated sinus infection. what can happen?

Accepted Answer

Sinus infection: you can get meningitis and die if do to a bacteria gut rarely is. Discuss with team.

Question 8

what's the best way to treat a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Get an antibiotic: There are antibiotics made just for sinus infections.  Surprisingly, not all types of antibiotics work for all parts of the body in the same way.  See your doctor for the proper prescription.

Question 9

can you get a sinus infection from someone else?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Most viral upper respiratory infections are contagious (common cold viruses, flu), and these viral infections may lead to sinusitis. However, typical bacterial rhinosinusitis is not contagious. Unlike with cold viruses, most people will not develop sinusitis even if they are exposed to the bacteria.

Question 10

sinus infection, when to be concerned about this?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Sinus infections can become very dangerous if left untreated. The infection can cause coughing, swallowing of mucous leading to gastritis, pressure, eye pain, double vision, and can even turn into fungal infections which in severe cases could be fatal if it enters the brain. If your symptoms do not improve within 5-7 days, you should see your pcp immediately. Keep smiling !

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Had mri for r side head pain x3 wks. results no masses. have sigmoid sinus disease. steroids & cefdinir. no sx of sinus infection. is this possible?

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Is there any way to diagnose sinus infection in s 6 years old girl?

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How dangerous is a sinus infection?

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Can this mean i have a sinus infection?

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How can sinus infection affect a person?

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Is dairy products bad for sinus infection?

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Untreated sinus infection. what can happen?

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Sinus infection, when to be concerned about this?

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