Sinus Cysts & Headaches: Causes, Treatment & Relief

Sinus headaches affect many people everyday. Sometimes these headaches occur with accompanying symptoms such as nasal congestion, cheek pain and fatigue. Often the pain subsides without treatment. However, sometimes a visit to an Otolaryngologist--ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor--will reveal that sinus cysts are actually causing problems. Common treatments are available for both of these conditions.

Things You'll Need

• Doctor's appointment

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Instructions

How to Treat Sinus Cyst and Headaches

• 1

  Take a pain medication like aspirin or ibuprofen for initial sinus headaches.

• 2

  Make a doctor's appointment if your sinus symptoms are unbearable or take a turn for the worse. Make follow-up appointments for sinus X-rays if indicated by your physician.

• 3

  Fill prescriptions for antibiotics immediately. Take as prescribed, and return to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or get worse.

• 4

  Follow up with your doctor regarding your symptoms and any X-rays you have completed. Arrange for surgery to remove any cysts if indicated by your doctor.

• 5

  Follow your doctor's instructions for recovering from outpatient sinus surgery.