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SINUS HEADACHE CAUSES

Sinus headache causes mainly because of blocking of the sinuses which are found in the forehead, cheekbones and nose. The blocking of sinuses is caused mainly because of

• Sinus allergies
• Sinus infection
• Cold
• Flu
• Sore throat
• Dental infection
• Injury to the nasal bone
• Dust or smoke
• Benign tumors
• Nasal polyps

The above mentioned conditions cause mucous membranes to swell, which may lead to congestion in the sinuses.

Sinus headache can also be caused when air and mucus is trapped in the obstructed sinuses which may lead to pain and feeling of discomfort under the victims eyes and in the upper teeth.

It may result in inflammation and this inflammation along with mucus may cause sinus headache.

When a person is suffering from cold the nasal cavities may becomes full of mucus which may not drain out properly. This accretion of mucus results in pain and pressure in the head.

Cold is not the only cause for accumulation of mucus. Allergy can also cause increase in the production of mucus and inflammation in the sinus cavities which is also a leading factor in sinus headache cause.

Knowing the causes of sinus headache helps the patient as well as the Doctor to treat the disease effectively by taking proper medications and avoiding the risk factors of sinus headache resulted in sinus headache cause.