CA
A 26-year-old female asked:
Can a sinus issue cause head hurt in the back and neck hurt?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Sutira Scheefanswered
Internal Medicine 9 years experience
Yes: Sinusitis can include many symptoms such as fever, fatigue, cough, altered sleep patterns, ear pressure or fullness, headache, bad breath. If you get increasingly ill, develop fevers with severe neck stiffness or a change in your mental status you should be urgently evaluated by a physician.
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East Saint Louis, IL
A 62-year-old female asked:
Can sinus cause your head and back of neck to hurt?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Pain: Yes sinus infections can cause your head and neck to pain.
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Last updated Feb 16, 2016
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