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Can chronic sinusitis cause severe pulsations in the head?

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Dr. Hitesh Kumar

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Published At August 21, 2023
Reviewed AtAugust 21, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I recently found out that I have chronic sinusitis. However recently my veins around my entire head have been pulsating severely, to the point where there is a feeling of temporary numbness.

Answered by Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

I would like to know some details about your problem :

  1. For what symptom did you consult a doctor and then diagnosed to have chronic sinusitis?

  2. Was that for headaches?

  3. If yes then since when you started to have headaches?

  4. You feel a headache in which areas of the head?

  5. Does it happen on one side at one time? Or both sides?

  6. What kind of headache are these - heaviness, throbbing, bursting, stretching, or any other type?

  7. How long time one episode of headache lasts (from onset to complete relief without medication).

  8. How frequent are headache episodes?

  9. Do you feel any vomiting or feeling of vomiting, redness in eye, watering from eye, or nasal congestion during headache?

  10. Have you undergone MRI Brain or computed tomography (CT) of head also?

Thank you for consulting me.

You can always come back and reach me at icliniq.com

Investigations to be done

MRI Brain Ophthalmology examination to look for intraocular pressure and fundus

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Hitesh Kumar
Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Neurology

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