Sinus headache symptoms are typically pretty uncomfortable and finding a good treatment for sinus headache relief can sometimes be difficult.
Do you know the symptoms of a sinus headache? Here are some of the ones to look out for:
Pain in the front of the face, around the nose, and/or cheek bones
Nasal Discharge
Nasal Congestion
Fever
Face Swelling
It can be difficult to know for sure if your headaches are caused by sinus problems or another cause. If your headaches are frequent and severe, or accompanied by nausea, then you should consult with your doctor because pain could be caused by a more serious condition, such as a tumor or other concern. If headaches are chronic and persistent, and your doctor has already outruled the possibility of an infection, or it has not responded to antibiotics, a doctor may decide to do a CAT scan to ensure there are not any other serious underlying problems.
In the case of most infections, your doctor will likely prescribe antibiotics for sinus infections. However, before accepting this as a treatment it is VERY important that you request your doctor ensure that the infection is actually due to bacteria. Many people are shocked to find out that the congestion they are experiencing may actually be from allergies or yeast or a viral infection. In these cases, antibiotics will usually only make it worse, since they only dry up the mucous – not get rid of the actual cause!
For bacterial infections, it is best to consult with a doctor, but since most conditions are not actually caused by bacteria (your doctor can verify this) – then you may instead want to try some natural treatment options instead of reaching over for the usual over the counter medications and their side effects.
Natural Remedies Here: I have been getting some great feedback on the different remedies found in the book Natural Sinus Remedies That Work so while I wouldn’t feel right sharing them all here, you can check it out for yourself to see if any of those options work for you.
Warm & Hot Compress: Taking a washcloth and running it under hot water can often help relieve some of the pressure related to sinus headaches. I typically will do this for 10-20 minutes at a time, making sure the cloth stays warm.
Steam: A hot shower, or sometimes holding your head above a steamy cup of water can sometimes also help. Be sure that you are careful with boiling water – steam CAN burn you if you are not watchful!
Eat Warm Foods: A warm bowl of soup (such as a broth with vegetables) can really help with sinus headaches also.
Honey: Some have said a warm cup of tea with a big heaping spoonful of real, raw, unprocessed honey can sometimes help or prevent them when sinus headaches are due to allergies. However, this is not tested or proven.
As always, it is never a bad idea to consult with a professional – ideally one who specializes in holistic healing so you are not unnecessarily prescribed antibiotics that would not be helpful in alleviating your sinus headache symptoms.
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