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Having Headache, Numbness In Jaw, Pressure In Ears And Behind Eyes. What Is The Disease?
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
As you suspected, numbness over the cheek and jaw areas are not seen with sinus headaches. It indicates involvement of the nerves. Most likely, it could be mechanical compression of the skin nerves and in that case it should settle down soon.
If the numbness persists, you may need to go for MRI brain to exclude any brain problems such as lack of blood flow, infection, etc.
For now, you can take diclofenac or ibuprofen tablets for headache.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Thank you for posting your query.
As you suspected, numbness over the cheek and jaw areas are not seen with sinus headaches. It indicates involvement of the nerves. Most likely, it could be mechanical compression of the skin nerves and in that case it should settle down soon.
If the numbness persists, you may need to go for MRI brain to exclude any brain problems such as lack of blood flow, infection, etc.
For now, you can take diclofenac or ibuprofen tablets for headache.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What about the pressure in the ears and the headache are tingling and a stabing like sensation
Hi,
Thank you for getting back.
These symptoms can occur in migraine, which is the most likely diagnosis at this stage. As of now, there is no need to worry.
As I suggested, you may require brain scan later if symptoms do not subside.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Thank you for getting back.
These symptoms can occur in migraine, which is the most likely diagnosis at this stage. As of now, there is no need to worry.
As I suggested, you may require brain scan later if symptoms do not subside.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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