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A member asked:

Could symptoms of severe case of sinusitis infection be similar to symptoms of idiopathic intracranial hypertension? i have both, wondering about it?

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Headache: the headaches may feel similar. See your doctor for diagnosis and management.

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/4/2015

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