Sinus Headache and Facial Pain: A Diagnostic Dilemma
Headache and facial pain are common complaints for which patient visits otorhinolaryngologist. Many patients have a misconception that all types of headache are sinus related and incorrectly refer it as sinus headache. It is the duty of an otorhinolaryngologist to correctly differentiate between sin...
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| description | Headache and facial pain are common complaints for which patient visits otorhinolaryngologist. Many patients have a misconception that all types of headache are sinus related and incorrectly refer it as sinus headache. It is the duty of an otorhinolaryngologist to correctly differentiate between sinogenic and nonsinogenic causes of headache/facial pain through proper history taking, diagnostic nasal endoscopy, radiological investigation to reach at an appropriate diagnosis. In this article various sinogenic and non sinogenic causes of headache are briefly discussed. A proper knowledge of diagnostic criteria of different types of headache will ensure correct and timely treatment of the patient and improve patient satisfaction. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-537ab5060aeb480f904aa9f101b613222024-01-07T02:21:48ZengNational Board of ExaminationsNational Board of Examinations Journal of Medical Sciences2583-75242023-09-0119-1059160010.61770/NBEJMS.2023.v01.i09-10.004Sinus Headache and Facial Pain: A Diagnostic DilemmaSoumick Ranjan Sahoo0Mandira Sarma1Ent Department, Steel Authority of India Limited, IISCO Steel Plant, Burnpur Hospital, West Bengal, IndiaEnt Department, Esic Model Hospital, Beltola, Guwahati, Assam, IndiaHeadache and facial pain are common complaints for which patient visits otorhinolaryngologist. Many patients have a misconception that all types of headache are sinus related and incorrectly refer it as sinus headache. It is the duty of an otorhinolaryngologist to correctly differentiate between sinogenic and nonsinogenic causes of headache/facial pain through proper history taking, diagnostic nasal endoscopy, radiological investigation to reach at an appropriate diagnosis. In this article various sinogenic and non sinogenic causes of headache are briefly discussed. A proper knowledge of diagnostic criteria of different types of headache will ensure correct and timely treatment of the patient and improve patient satisfaction.https://natboard.edu.in/ejournal/articledtl?x=WEQ0bHZEdE8rS1dsYUdtdmt5WFpOUT09sinusheadachefacialpain |
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| title | Sinus Headache and Facial Pain: A Diagnostic Dilemma |
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| title_short | Sinus Headache and Facial Pain: A Diagnostic Dilemma |
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