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Suggest Treatment For Severe Headache In Sinus Areas Across Head And Face

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Posted on Wed, 2 Sep 2015
Question: hi I have a severe headache in sinus areas across front of head around eye sockets and by cheekbones can this cause confusion and fatigue I have been experiencing this for 2days now please help
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Acute Sinusitis not likely to cause confusion

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description , its likely to be acute fronto maxillary sinusitis. Yes, it can cause fatigue however confusion is unlikely unless there is severe inflammation that has involved the brain or meninges, which is quiet rare. You should get your blood pressure checked and take tylenol or ibuprofen. If the headache persists or worsens then a neurological assessment via a physical exam should be done to rule out any serious cause. A course of antibiotics , decongestants and anti histamines is all that would be required at this stage in consultation with your doctor.


Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below

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Dr. M.S. Khalil
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Headache In Sinus Areas Across Head And Face

Brief Answer: Acute Sinusitis not likely to cause confusion Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern Based on your description , its likely to be acute fronto maxillary sinusitis. Yes, it can cause fatigue however confusion is unlikely unless there is severe inflammation that has involved the brain or meninges, which is quiet rare. You should get your blood pressure checked and take tylenol or ibuprofen. If the headache persists or worsens then a neurological assessment via a physical exam should be done to rule out any serious cause. A course of antibiotics , decongestants and anti histamines is all that would be required at this stage in consultation with your doctor. Wishing you best of health Thanks Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil