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Why do I have persistent sinus discomfort and oral symptoms?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have been dealing with ongoing head discomfort that does not feel like a regular headache. Most of the pain is around my sinuses, which seems to cause many of my symptoms. I often have a lot of sinus congestion, and clearing it gives me some relief, but the problem keeps coming back.

I have also noticed unusual symptoms in my mouth and gums, like small white particles that I often have to spit out. I worry that I might swallow some by accident, which makes me concerned about getting reinfected or having an ongoing problem. Even though I have seen doctors several times, I still do not have a clear diagnosis or treatment plan for these issues.

It has been hard to explain all my symptoms during doctor visits, either because they are not visible at the time or because I feel uncomfortable talking about them. The tests I have had so far have come back negative, which makes it tough to find answers, even though I still have symptoms and can show examples when they happen.

I also had knee replacement surgery at a young age because of serious joint damage with no clear cause. After the surgery, I had problems like infection and slow healing, and I still see unusual material coming from the area. It looks similar to what I notice with my sinus and breathing symptoms. I still do not have a clear answer about why this is happening.

Overall, I feel my concerns have not been fully addressed, and I am looking for advice on where to get a more complete evaluation and care. I would really appreciate help from a medical team that can look into these symptoms carefully and help find a treatment so I can get back to a normal life.

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I am sorry you are going through these challenges.

I appreciate how carefully you are noticing changes in your health.

From your symptoms and the image you sent (attachment removed to protect the identity of the patient), it looks like you may have acute sinusitis. This means your nasal sinuses are inflamed, often because of an upper respiratory infection, usually caused by bacteria. Sometimes, a drop in your immune system, possibly from recent stress or recovery from other health issues, can make it easier for this kind of infection to develop or stick around.

To help us understand your condition better, I recommend getting a complete blood count (CBC) test and sharing the results with me for review.

While we wait for your test results, here is the treatment plan I suggest:

  • Injection Ceftriaxone 1 g (gram) once daily for seven days.

  • Co-Amoxiclav 625 mg (milligrams), one tablet twice daily for seven days.

  • Metronidazole 400 mg, one tablet three times daily for seven days.

  • Multivitamin, one capsule once daily for one month.

Please keep an eye on your symptoms. If they do not get better or if they get worse, please reach out for a follow-up chat, phone call, or video visit so we can check in and adjust your treatment if needed.

I hope you feel better soon.

If you have any more information or questions, please let us know.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At April 19, 2026
Reviewed AtApril 20, 2026

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