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Treat Your Sinus Headache by Consulting a Pain Management Doctor at Gramercy Pain Center in New Jersey

What you may only think of as allergic rhinitis or migraine might actually be a sinus headache. Some patients choose to just shrug this off and rest, but your sinus infection might lead to other complications.

Gramercy Pain Center offers an integrated sinus headache treatment for a lighter, headache-free living. You will no longer endure your sinus headache, which takes away many precious moments from you.

A Relief from Sinus Headaches

Having a sinus headache greatly affects your day-to-day life because of nasal congestion and a migraine-like headache. This condition is pretty common, affecting about 30 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

If you experience these symptoms, consult with our sinus headache doctor to receive a comprehensive treatment plan to manage your sinus pain. Gramercy Pain Center offers holistic solutions for patients experiencing sinusitis and other conditions related to pain and injury.

Treat Sinus Headaches at Gramercy Pain Center

Sinus headache is head pain involving facial pain due to sinusitis or infection in the nasal passages. Patients may feel throbbing pain around their eyes, forehead, and cheeks.

Symptoms of Sinus Headaches:

A sinus headache may sometimes seem like a tension headache, migraine headache, or any other type of condition involving head pain. Patients need to seek medical attention to diagnose sinus headaches.

Here are some of the symptoms of sinus headache:

  • fever
  • nasal congestion
  • pressure behind forehead
  • runny nose
  • sore throat
  • sinus pressure
  • weakened sense of smell
  • worsened pain when leaning forward
  • discolored nasal discharge

Those experiencing these sinus symptoms may book an appointment with our sinus headache doctor at Gramercy Pain Center.

Causes of Sinus Headache

Sinus headache pain is caused by sinusitis or sinus inflammation, where the nasal passages become infected. Inflammation in the sinus cavity, on the other hand, is caused by different triggers.

Sinus headache and chronic sinusitis are caused by:

  • Viral infection - viral infection is the most common cause of sinusitis, which results in a sinus headache. According to a study, 90% of those with flu also have a sinus infection.
  • Fungal infection - immunocompromised patients have high risks of their fungal infection developing into a sinus infection and sinus headache.
  • Bacterial infection - this usually happens after a viral infection, causing sinus symptoms to last longer.
  • Structural differences - nasal congestion from a deviated septum, enlarged adenoids, or nasal polyps can also trigger a sinus inflammation. This happens due to the sinus failing to drain properly.
  • Seasonal allergies - allergies lasting a longer time can cause sinus inflammation, called hay fever or allergic rhinitis.

Have your sinus problem checked by our board-certified experts to correctly diagnose sinus headaches. Patients with frequent sinus infections may actually have chronic sinusitis. Gramercy Pain Center will also assess your headache pain to rule out migraine headache or tension headache.

A Sinus Headache or Migraine?

Sinus headache pain is usually mistaken for migraine or vice versa. That's why it's necessary to seek the help of a headache specialist to accurately diagnose sinus headaches.

Sinus HeadacheMigraine Headache
DefinitionHeadache because of an inflammation in the nasal cavityChronic condition involving recurrent throbbing headache
Type of HeadacheSecondary headache

Throbbing headache and facial pain from nasal congestion
Primary headache

Throbbing pain on one side of the head and sometimes, on either sides
Location of PainPain in the forehead, cheeks, and browsUsually on one side, rarely on either sides
Symptomsfever

nasal congestion

pressure behind forehead

runny nose

sore throat

sinus pressure

weakened sense of smell

worsened pain when leaning forward

discolored nasal discharge
nausea and vomiting

sensitivity to light, smell, and sound

seeing auras or colored lines, spots, sparkles, or flashing lights

weakness

tingling or numbness

trouble hearing or speaking
Triggersviral infection

bacterial infection

fungal Infection

seasonal allergies

structural differences
hormonal changes

change in weather or pressure

chocolates

food with MSG

stress

fatigue

change in sleep pattern

If you experience any of these symptoms, schedule a consultation with our pain management specialists at Gramercy Pain Center to receive the appropriate treatment options.

How We Can Help

Gramercy Pain Center offers integrated treatment options for chronic sinusitis and other types of headache and pain, like tension headache, migraine headache, and others. We ensure a well-rounded treatment for the patient to restore quality of life.

  • Comprehensive Treatment Plan
  • Board-Certified Experts
  • Compassionate and Caring Team

Diagnosing Your Condition

Treating headaches from frequent sinus infections starts with a series of consultations and tests to verify if what patients have is a sinus problem. Sinus headache is often mistaken for migraine or tension headache. This allows our highly-trained experts to provide appropriate treatment options.

Evaluation

Our sinus headache doctor will interview you about your sinus pain. They will ask questions about your headache, facial pain, sinus pressure, and other symptoms. This is to draft an accurate medical history and assessment.

To have a fruitful consultation, patients may also prepare a journal with entries about their rebound headaches, triggers, and others.

Imaging Tests

Patients experiencing chronic sinus pain may also be requested to undergo imaging tests to diagnose sinus headaches.

  • MRI - captures cross-sectional images of the structures in the brain.
  • CT scan - shows cross-sectional images of your brain and head, including the sinuses.
  • Nasal endoscopy - a camera attached in a thin and flexible tube to be inserted into your nasal passages to assess the sinus cavity.

Tailor-Fit Treatment Plans for Sinus Headaches

Gramercy Pain Center offers a meticulous screening for your medical condition to provide you with the most appropriate treatment plan for your road to recovery.

  • Medication:
    • Pain Medication
    • Decongestants
    • Analgesics
  • Nasal irrigation
  • Massages for relieving sinus pain

Patients may expect more treatment options by scheduling a consultation with us at Gramercy Pain Center. Those experiencing other types of pain and headache, other than a sinus disorder, may also receive a holistic treatment plan for managing their condition.

For a Lighter, Pain-Free Life

Experience a lighter and sinus headache-free by seeking a consultation with our board-certified experts here at Gramercy Pain Center. Aside from your frequent sinus infections, we can also get to the bottom of your pain and headache.

  • Qualified Experts - our staff is made up of highly-trained experts who will strive to bring relief to patients experiencing different types of headaches and pain
  • Patient-Centric Approach - patient satisfaction and safety is our top priority, allowing them to trust us and become confident with our care
  • Integrated Treatment - we offer our patients an integrated treatment that will strive to ensure their wellness

Call Gramercy Pain Center for Your Sinus Headache Concerns

Sinus headaches from sinusitis can cause discomfort. What's more is that it's not what it seems sometimes because it can easily be mistaken for migraine and any other type of headache.

Receive the right diagnosis about your headache and pain at Gramercy Pain Center to have an accurate treatment plan that will ensure your wellness. We offer different solutions for many medical conditions. Your road to recovery starts with a consultation with us.

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