How can I manage a severe headache on my left side?

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I read your query and understood your concern.

All the symptoms you have mentioned suggest that you have acute sinusitis. It is quite a common condition, and it is nothing but inflammation of your paranasal sinuses, which are air-filled cavities in your face. This can cause pressure, heaviness, and pain over the forehead, cheeks, or around the eyes, especially when bending forward.

As first-line management, I suggest you follow these instructions:

• You can take a short course of antibiotics for five to seven days. I suggest Moxclav (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid) 625 mg twice a day for five days.

• If you have pain, take simple analgesics like Ibuprofen or Paracetamol.

• I suggest you take antihistamines like Cetirizine 10 mg or Levocetirizine 5 mg for symptomatic relief.

• Steam inhalation and nasal decongestants like Oxymetazoline would be helpful if you have a blocked nose.

Look for dental caries or a deviated nasal septum, which are common causes of recurrent sinusitis. If you have recurrent attacks of sinusitis, consult an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist and get a CT (computed tomography) scan done.

Hope this helps.

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