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

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My husband got a sharp pain in his head during the descent of flight. Before ten days, he took his last flight and got excruciating pain. He had lingering numbness in his forehead for ten days. His MRI report showed frontal sinusitis. Please suggest a treatment to get relief from numbness.
Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal

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MS ENT

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Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal is an Otolaryngologist specializing in Audiology with ten years of clinical experience. She completed her MS in ENT at the Baba Farid University of Health Science. She specializes in treating and managing diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related bodily structures, treating those with hearing loss, and proactively preventing related damage. She is practicing at Government medical college, Bharatpur, and RBM Hospital, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India.

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Hi,

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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. Steam inhalation and chewing gum can help to provide relief against increased middle ear pressure. Kindly share the CT (computed tomography) scan of paranasal sinuses. Sinus surgery can be done but it has to be decided by seeing the CT scan.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I have attached the MRI reports. Please suggest a treatment to get relief from numbness present in the frontal sinus. Does he require surgery?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal

Education:

MS ENT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal is an Otolaryngologist specializing in Audiology with ten years of clinical experience. She completed her MS in ENT at the Baba Farid University of Health Science. She specializes in treating and managing diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related bodily structures, treating those with hearing loss, and proactively preventing related damage. She is practicing at Government medical college, Bharatpur, and RBM Hospital, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India.

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Hi,

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According to the attached MRI report, (attachment removed to protect patient identity), there is frontal sinusitis. It is advisable to visit an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist to have a proper nasal examination. The condition can be treated by using nasal steroidal spray like Fluticasone furoate three times a day and oral decongestants can be used. Sinus surgery has to be done to maintain sinus drainage and it prevents further progression. Continue taking steam inhalation.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At January 28, 2021
Reviewed At August 24, 2023

Education:

MS ENT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal is an Otolaryngologist specializing in Audiology with ten years of clinical experience. She completed her MS in ENT at the Baba Farid University of Health Science. She specializes in treating and managing diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related bodily structures, treating those with hearing loss, and proactively preventing related damage. She is practicing at Government medical college, Bharatpur, and RBM Hospital, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India.

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

MS ENT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal is an Otolaryngologist specializing in Audiology with ten years of clinical experience. She completed her MS in ENT at the Baba Farid University of Health Science. She specializes in treating and managing diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related bodily structures, treating those with hearing loss, and proactively preventing related damage. She is practicing at Government medical college, Bharatpur, and RBM Hospital, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India.

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