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Is Numb Forehead Common During Sinus Infection?
I've had a runny nose and normal cold symptoms for a couple days, today however I developed a rather severe headache. I'm assuming this is due to sinus pressure. After a while though I noticed the area of my forehead above my right eye (the right side is where the headache primarily is) was feeling a bit numb. Is this serious, or somewhat commonly associated with sinus pressure and cold/flu symptoms?
Wed, 18 Nov 2015
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I think it is due to sinusitis as odematous mucosa may exert pressure over nerve but no need to worry just take steam inhalation 3 times a day and avoid cold will improve it. but if numbness increses and associated with weakness contact to health care facility .
Feel free for any further query.
Regards,
Dr.Manish Purohit
Infectious disease specialist
I think it is due to sinusitis as odematous mucosa may exert pressure over nerve but no need to worry just take steam inhalation 3 times a day and avoid cold will improve it. but if numbness increses and associated with weakness contact to health care facility .
Feel free for any further query.
Regards,
Dr.Manish Purohit
Infectious disease specialist
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