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A 60-year-old female asked:

Yrs ago i had a sinus infection which my doctor didnt diagnose for a yr and a half, now ive been getting headaches for months, is it possible this could be happening again? i had an mri done today and wondered if that could be the problem.could it be?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
'Headaches ' are a nonspecific symptoms and yes they can be caused by sinusitis too. You need a good hisory and physical exam and then tests if needed to be treated properly.
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Answered Aug 22, 2022
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