Sinusitis headache

Headache sinus headache may include sinusitis, a condition in which the membranes lining the sinuses become swollen and inflamed. May feel pressure around the eyes, cheeks and forehead. Although sinus headache can. Many people believe that actually sinus headaches - migraine or tension headaches.

The symptoms

Signs and symptoms of a sinus headache may include:


Pain, pressure and full eyebrows, cheeks or forehead.

Pain may be worse when bending forward or lying down.

Yellow-green or tinged with blood - runny.

Pain hong.Sot.Ho.Met fatigue.

Feeling pain in the upper teeth.

Migraine headaches or sinus?

It is important to note that it may confuse migraines and sinus headaches. This is because the signs and symptoms of both types of headaches overlap. Research shows that 90 percent of those with "sinus headache" really have migraines.

Like sinus headaches, migraines often gets worse when bending forward, and migraines can be accompanied by signs and symptoms of different nose - including congestion, pressure facial v, clear nasal discharge.

Sinus headaches, however, are often not accompanied by nausea or vomiting, or aggravated by noise, light - all common features of migraine.

Cause

Sinus headache with sinusitis, a condition in which the membranes lining the sinuses become swollen and inflamed. Sinusitis can be caused by colds, infections caused by bacteria or fungi, with weakened immune systems or structural problems in the nasal cavity. These changes lead to sinus pressure can cause headaches.

Tests and diagnosis
The cause of headache can be difficult to determine. The doctor will ask questions about the headache and do a physical exam. Be sure to mention if you've had a cold recently, if you have allergies and if you smoke. These factors may promote or contribute to acute sinusitis.
Your doctor may perform one of the tests to determine whether sinusitis:
Endoscopy of the nose.   Your doctor may use a small tube with a light (endoscope) to examine the nasal passages.
Check mucus.   Your doctor can also test out the mucus from the nose for evidence of fungal or bacterial infection.