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Woke up today with an huge amount of pressure in my head around nose eyes and forhead. i wasn't sick before. my head throbs extremely bad when i bend?

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Dr. John Jarstad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Sinus trouble: It's very likely you have a sinus infection. The sinuses completely surround each eye. When they are inflammed they can cause a pressure sensation. Try Dristan or Afrin nasal spray 3 times a day. Shouid get relief within a week.

Answered 4/20/2015

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