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Question: I very rarely have headaches--once every few years, usually associated with sinus pain. Over the last 18 days, I have had a headache every day. It emanates from the lower center back part of my brain, just above my neck. It then shoots pains out across my entire brain. It typically is worse at night. It does respond to ibuprofen. Very unusual for me. Any suggestions?
Brief Answer:
Steam inhalation should provide relief.
Detailed Answer:
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Sinusitis is an infection of sinuses, the air pockets contained in our skull. It is most often caused due to viral although occasionally there is a superadded bacterial infection present. Antibiotics or any other medicines cannot reach the sinuses properly and sinuses have a poor blood supply. Antibiotics may relieve the superadded bacterial infections, but the unresolved underlying infection may flare up subsequently. Taking steam inhalation can provide relief as it helps in opening up the openings of the sinuses that have been blocked by thickened mucus. Water in form of vapour will reach deep inside and will help in dilute the thickened mucus.
Take rest and plenty of fluids to drink. You may take naproxen 500 mg tablet when required, in case you have pain.
You need not worry. Hopefully it would be cured soon. You would need to seek additional medical help in case of respiratory distress or increased wheezing (unlikely).
Feel free to write back.
Regards
Steam inhalation should provide relief.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Sinusitis is an infection of sinuses, the air pockets contained in our skull. It is most often caused due to viral although occasionally there is a superadded bacterial infection present. Antibiotics or any other medicines cannot reach the sinuses properly and sinuses have a poor blood supply. Antibiotics may relieve the superadded bacterial infections, but the unresolved underlying infection may flare up subsequently. Taking steam inhalation can provide relief as it helps in opening up the openings of the sinuses that have been blocked by thickened mucus. Water in form of vapour will reach deep inside and will help in dilute the thickened mucus.
Take rest and plenty of fluids to drink. You may take naproxen 500 mg tablet when required, in case you have pain.
You need not worry. Hopefully it would be cured soon. You would need to seek additional medical help in case of respiratory distress or increased wheezing (unlikely).
Feel free to write back.
Regards
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