The Real Reason Your Sinuses Hurt

 Florida Ear Nose Throat

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37 million people suffer from sinus infections each year, and if you’re reading this chances are you’re one of the millions. It also means you know the horrible, overwhelming ickiness you feel when your sinuses start acting up. While you deal with the pain, do you know the true cause of it? Here are three of the most common symptoms and why they hurt so much:

Headache
That awful pressure and swelling you feel in your sinuses can give you symptoms of a headache. Sinus pressure can also cause earaches, toothaches, and pain in your cheeks, which all directly connect to the nerves in your head, causing your discomfort.

Sore Throat
Postnasal drip can leave you with a cringe worthy ache. While it may start off as a slight tickle, as your sinus infection worsens, the mucus in your throat can irritate and inflame your throat as it drips down, resulting in your basic (yet painful) sore throat.

Muscle Aches
If your sinus infection becomes chronic, you’re likely to have more bodily pain than the average person. You can blame this on possible fever and fatigue.

If you're suffering from sinus pain or chronic sinusitis, give Florida Ear Nose Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery a call for more information on how our doctors can help. Our team is here to help treat you and have you feeling healthy and happy once again. We can be reached by calling 877-EAR-NOSE. For more information on sinus infections, visit www.floridaent.com.