By definition, a sinus headache is a headache caused by pressure inside the sinus cavities of the head, most often in connection with an infection of the sinuses. Common symptoms of a sinus headache may include pain and tenderness in the sinus area, discharge from the nose, and swelling of the face.

Often times it can be misleading to use the term headache in this way as recent studies indicate that a 'sinus headache' is often misdiagnosed by the sufferer and may instead be a tension headache or a migraine headache. A headache may be a sign of a more serious condition such as high blood pressure, brain tumor, eye problems, nerve problems, dental problems, myalgia or allergies. To obtain a proper diagnosis, an evaluation by a trained professional is absolutely essential. Diagnosis usually requires examination, an x-ray study of the sinuses and if necessary, an MRI or CT scan.

A sinus headache may create pain behind the eyes and in the ears as well as a constant feeling of pounding in your face and head. A sinus headache is just one of several possible symptoms of sinusitis, more commonly referred to as a sinus infection.
Most patients with chronic sinus infections do have some degree of headache or facial pain, which needs to be addressed. It is important to try to differentiate if your headache is sinus in origin or due to another cause, since treatment for different types of headaches varies greatly. Trying to cope with a chronic sinus headache can be extremely frustrating as it can make concentration and performance of even simple tasks extremely difficult.

As with many health conditions, the best way to deal with sinus headache is to treat its source. A sinus headache is often the result of a bacterial or fungal infection in the sinus cavities. The sinuses are connected to the nose and throat and are most often plugged by infection and congestion in the nose. Therefore, eliminating infection and maintaining the health of your nasal passages can significantly impact how often and how long you will have a sinus headache.

In 1999, The Mayo Clinic released its findings that fungus is likely the cause of nearly all cases of chronic sinusitis. Physicians will often prescribe antibiotics in the treatment of a sinus infection. While antibiotics do not work against fungus, colloidal silver has been shown to kill both fungus and bacteria.

You should consult a licensed physician if you believe you have a serious health issue. You should also do a comprehensive research about colloidal silver, antibiotics and any other type of treatment before accepting anyone’s opinion about how to care for your health.

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