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Medical Conditions - Frontal Sinusitis

Frontal sinusitis is an infection affecting the sinus present behind the eyes and forehead. The common symptoms are nasal discharge, headache, fever, malaise, sore throat, and cough at night. Frontal sinusitis is treated depending on its causative agents. If it is caused due to viral infections, it is managed by taking rest, taking plenty of fluids, and nasal sprays are used. In case of bacterial infections, antibiotics are used.

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I have normal vision. What can be the cause of my headache?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed all the details you posted, and the differential diagnosis for your problem is as follows.

What can cause episodes of dull pain in the left eye?

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My husband suffers with sharp pain and numbness in forehead. Please suggest a treatment.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain can occur due to eustachian tube blockage. It can also occur due to nasal congestion caused by sinusitis. The patient can be given nasal and oral decongestants.

I took Clavulin for frontal sinusitis, but still, feel pressure on top of my head. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have a severe allergic problem with associated sinusitis. I have tried to explain the cascade of events in a simple manner.

Why did I have a severe headache while flying?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The CT scan (attachment removed to protect patient identity) is suggestive of sinusitis. The images you have sent are not complete. Kindly send more images.

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