Patients living with constant facial pressure and head pain often find it difficult to focus at work, enjoy time with their families, or even get a good night’s sleep. When over-the-counter medicine stops providing relief, you can turn to Atkins Expert Sinus Care for sinus headache care in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding areas. We provide expert diagnosis and targeted treatments to resolve the underlying cause of your discomfort, providing you with lasting relief.
Your sinus cavities are a complex network that travels behind your eyes, nose, and forehead. When the tissue within your sinus cavities swells, mucus becomes trapped. The blockage creates intense pressure inside the facial cavities, resulting in deep, localized pain. Active sinus infections or severe allergic reactions often accompany sinus headaches.
Sinus headaches can be difficult for patients to identify because they share many of the same symptoms as a migraine. However, understanding the specific sinus headache symptoms helps ensure you receive the correct care. Patients with a sinus headache will typically experience a combination of these symptoms:
Proper treatment requires an accurate diagnosis. At Atkins Expert Sinus Care, we have access to innovative medical technology that allows us to provide you with a more accurate diagnosis and an effective treatment plan. Learn more about how we diagnose sinus headaches:
Once you identify the root cause of your sinus headaches, our team of medical professionals will create a customized treatment plan to provide relief. Our top priority is to restore normal drainage to your nasal cavities by removing blockages or alleviating inflammation. Learn more about our sinus headache treatment options:
As an experienced ear, nose and throat specialist, I have extensive expertise diagnosing and treating sinus headaches. My comprehensive approach includes advanced imaging and testing to accurately diagnose the cause, along with personalized medical and surgical treatment plans to provide lasting relief. My goal is to improve my patients’ quality of life by resolving their sinus headaches and other related symptoms. Please call my office today to schedule a consultation.
Chronic sinus pain requires professional treatment. Atkins Expert Sinus Care combines innovative diagnostic equipment with proven medical and surgical treatments to relieve sinus headaches. Instead of treating the symptoms, we focus on restoring your sinus health so you can return to your normal, day-to-day routine without difficult breathing or pain. If you’re tired of temporary relief offered by over-the-counter medication, contact us today to schedule your consultation.
A sinus headache lasts as long as the underlying sinus infection or inflammation persists. Without proper medical treatment, this pain can last for several days to weeks. Acute sinusitis symptoms usually resolve within two to four weeks with proper care.
Yes. Allergic reactions cause nasal tissues to swell, blocking the sinus passages and preventing mucus from draining. The built-up pressure leads directly to a sinus headache.
Sinus headaches are characterized by thick nasal discharge, fever, and pain localized to the cheeks and forehead. Migraines typically cause throbbing pain on one side of the head, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound, but rarely involve a fever or colored nasal mucus.
A balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure performed in our clinic under local anesthesia. During the procedure, you may experience mild pressure. However, most patients can return to their normal activities within one to two days.
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