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I was diagnosed with a sinus infection at the start of the month and never took the meds now i am having issues with pain, sever pain and confusion??

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

ER : You can either go to your PCP immediately or to the ER .You need to be evaluated.Symptoms may or may notice be related to the original sinus infection.but a history of infection and confusion is bothersome and should be addressed immediately

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/18/2015

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