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What can be the reason for pain under my eyes that is always there?
Query: Hello doctor,I have pain under my eyes. I have consulted an ophthalmologist who said there is no problem in my eyes. However, the pain is constant. I have had a sinus problem and catch a cold very quickly. What can be the reason for my under-eye pain? Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The pain can be due to sinusitis, as the maxillary sinuses are located just beneath the eye. An inflammation of the maxillary sinuses is called maxillary sinusitis. I suggest you get a CT (computed tomography) scan of the PNS (paranasal sin... Read Full »
Will there be hyposmia even after sinusitis gets treated with medication?
Query: Hello doctor, I have chronic sinusitis without polyps. I am taking Budesonide rinses which I do twice a day. These have helped with my symptoms greatly. However, I still suffer from a weak sense of smell. Being that my other symptoms are controlled, should my sense of smell improve over time? Can yo... Read Full »
Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Anosmia or hyposmia is a frequent occurrence associated with rhinosinusitis, and many factors lead to it. Firstly sinusitis is an inflammatory condition associated with edema and the release of inflammatory mediators tha... Read Full »
I have bad breath and taste in my mouth. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a persistent bad breath and bad taste in my mouth. I have excellent oral hygiene, and my dentist said my teeth and gums are all healthy. My doctor said that it could be sinus drainage, but I have dealt with this for years even when I have no drainage. It is ruining my personal life... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Did you get any CT scan of your sinuses done before to rule out sinusitis? Yes, sinusitis can cause such symptoms and to rule out that a CT scan is needed. Sinusitis also does nose block, headache, and post-nasal drip. So if you have any of these symptoms, then it can be ... Read Full »
I have a bump at the back of my throat with no pain or itching. What is it?
Query: Hi doctor, I wanted to ask a question about a bump at the back of my throat. It is like a bone. I went to a Local ENT, and he told me it is normal, sometimes it shows to some people. I just wanted to ask what is it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Do you have symptoms like pain or itching in the throat? It looks like granular lymphoid tissues of the posterior pharyngeal wall or it could be a small cyst of the posterior pharyngeal wall als... Read Full »
I have burning sensation on top left side of head. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. Today I have experienced a burning sensation on the top left side of my head. It only lasts for a few seconds but it has happened a few times hours apart. What is this? I have just got over cold symptoms. Read Full »
Dr. M. A. Toyeb, Nazma Parveen
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your question and would like to tell you that the burning sensation at the side of your head could be because of a number of reasons like vitamin deficiency (mostly B12), diabetes, thyroid problems, etc. It can also happen as a result of side effe... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor I am a forty-four-year-old woman. For the past two weeks, I have been suffering from sinusitis, throat dryness, headaches, and nosebleeds. I have had a continuous headache, neck discomfort, runny nose, and lumps on my neck since yesterday. I am not experiencing a fever yet, but my blood... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Given your history, assuming you had an upper respiratory tract illness. A throat infection makes you more likely to develop an enlarged reactive lymph node. Upper respiratory tract infections and Rhinitis-like conditi... Read Full »
I have blurred vision, eye pain, and right cheek swelling. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a blurry right eye, pain in eyes, and slight swelling on the right cheek for a week. Can this be a sinusitis issue? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.Sinusitis complications can result in cellulitis around the eye, pain, and decreased vision. Mostly ethmoidal sinusitis can cause this problem. Internal to the cheek is the maxillary sinus which if infected normally does not cause visual disturbances. However, any maxil... Read Full »
How to prevent sinusitis, dry nose and shivering during winters?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a recurring ailment that I usually get once or twice per winter. It starts with extreme shivering and overheating, but no fever. Day two usually involves a very dry nose, very low energy, and heightened sensitivity to touch or light. Days 3 to 5 usually involve more traditional... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most of these attacks start as a viral infection and then become complicated by bacterial infection. These attacks are hard to be prevented completely but the use of seasonal influenza vaccines are helpful and can decrease the number of the attacks. Flu vaccines are taken... Read Full »
Why do I have allergic cold from a long time?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26-year-old male. I have an allergic cold for the past three years. Please help me. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have a cold for a long time, it can be chronic sinusitis or allergic inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. I suggest you investigate with AEC (absolute eosinophil count), allergic testing and PNS (paranasal sinus) X-ray for the further work up. For symptom... Read Full »
I am having left-sided headache, associated with ear and nose pressure. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having left-sided headache, mostly frontal and behind my eye for a week. I have ear pressure and pressure in my nose while moving and chewing. I have seen my primary care physician (PCP), and I was given Imitrex that does not help. I have tried Aleve, Motrin, and Excedrin. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms could be related to a sinus infection, especially considering the pressure in the ear, eye, and nose. For this reason, I would recommend performing a sinus X-ray study to investigate the possible cause. Antibiotics and nose decongestants may be necessary... Read Full »