Wondering whether you have sinus infection symptoms or not? Each year millions of people world wide suffer from stuffy and runny noses which can lead to making your sinuses a great place for bacteria to live and grow. When bacteria becomes trapped because of a blockage, an infection is likely to occur. Sinusitis occurs when these cavities in your nasal passages and your head become irritated and inflamed, causing mucous to become trapped and leading to a lot of discomfort!

Here are some of the symptoms of a sinus infection to look out for:

Headaches: Sinus headaches typically occur in the front of your head, because two of your sinuses are located right within your forehead. You also have sinus cavities behind and between your eyes, which can also cause some pressure to occur in those places as well. You can take pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetametaphine to reduce this pain, but if it occurs frequently then you should talk to your doctor because it can be a cause of a more serious problem or a sign that you have a sinus infection which could lead to further complications.

Face Pain: One of the common complaints with a sinus infection is face pain, especially in the cheekbone area right below the eyes. You may also feel pain around your eyes, because there are sinus cavities in these places as well.

Fever: A fever should not be ignored and if you find that you’ve had a cold for a few weeks and then come down with a fever, it is usually necessary to seek professional medical care as antibiotics are likely needed to help fight the infection. In children between the ages of 1 year to to 5 years old, you should be very watchful of any fever that occurs that goes over 101 degrees Fairenheit. Fevers can also be a symptom of other underlying medical illnesses and conditions, so don’t ignore it – call a doctor right away.

Coughing: A deep cough can sometimes occur due to a sinus infection, especially if you have a lot of problems with post nasal drip. For some, this coughing can be a lifelong chronic problem until a solution is found for their sinuses, and for others it may be a symptom of a different infection or underlying disorder. Coughs typically worsen at night because you are laying down and the mucous has a better path into your throat and lungs. Again, if you are experiencing any coughing or wheezing, you should seek medical care immediately.

Eye Drainage and Pain: You may notice that occasionally goop will form in your eyelids, especially while sleeping. Some may wake up to find that it is difficult to open their eyes, especially if swelling also occurs. This is another symptom that signals immediate medical attention as antibiotics are usually prescribed before the infection becomes worse and there is any damage done to the eyes.

Extended Cold Symptoms: Many sinus infections are caused by the viruses that cause the common cold. Most colds can last anywhere between 7 to 14 days, but the worse of the symptoms typically end after 5-7 days. If you notice after two weeks you still aren’t feeling any better then it may be time to talk to your doctor.

Serious complications can occur from an untreated sinus infection. Your sinuses are located in close proximity to your eyes and your brain and if an infection occurs and goes untreated it can result in problems such as seizures, blindness, and even potentially be fatal.

If you think you have an infection, you should call you doctor. If it is still in the early stages (no fever present for example) you may be able to help the situation through using many of the natural home remedies for sinus infections we have available through our website.