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Dr suspects supraorbital neuralgia but how do i know it's not just a sinus issue? i'm not draining anything color just white thick mucus.
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Imaging scan: One easy way to tell is to do a CT of the sinuses (MRI can also be done but might be overkill). If there is significant inflammation or buildup then sinusitis can still be a possibility. However, if you are a person with issues of chronic sinusitis, then the CT of the sinuses may not be very specific and may indicate a chronic non-symptomatic finding.
Answered 7/14/2017
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