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Sinus pain is often mistaken for a toothache or a headache sinus pain can extend into the teeth and gums, eyes, temples, forehead and behind the cheekbones. Because the symptoms can mimic those of other ailments, if you have a sinus infection but you think it's a headache or a toothache, what started as a simple sinus irritation may develop into a full-blown sinusitis infection.

Inflammation of the mucous membranes in the sinuses, congestion, and reaction to allergens can cause sinusitis pain, creating pressure in the face, nose, cheeks and even pain extending down to the gums and teeth. If you take acetominophen thinking you have a headache, while not treating your sinus infection or irritation, your sinus problems will get worse. It will soon become obvious that you do not just have a headache, and you'll probably have to see a doctor.

There are numerous causes of sinus pain, ranging from simple sinus allergies to tumors. If you have persistent sinus infection that does not respond to sinus medications, you should see your doctor for further tests and treatments.

Some possible causes of sinus pain are:

Allergic rhinitis. This is probably the most common cause and the most easily treated cause of sinus pain. Determining the allergen and then treating the allergy with histamine blockers or other allergy medications can quickly alleviate sinus problems from allergic rhinitis. Bacterial sinusitis. This often begins as a common cold or an untreated allergy attack, and requires antibiotics to clear up. A decongestant can help alleviate pesky symptoms and pain from sinusitis while the antibiotic eliminates the infection. Deviated septum. A deviated septum is an abnormal alignment of the nose that can cause an obstructed airway which leads to irritation, congestion and sinus symptoms. There are several treatments including surgery for a deviated septum. Nasal polyps. Nasal polyps are small growths inside the nose that block the airway. These growths need to be surgically removed and the cause needs to be determined to prevent regrowth. Aging rhinitis. This is just what it sounds like - a sinus infection caused by changes we experience as we age. When we get older, the lining of the nose and sinuses becomes less moist naturally, and this dryness can lead to irritation, cracking and infection. A simple way to prevent aging rhinitis is to drink plenty of fluids and use a hydrating over-the-counter nasal rinse on a regular basis. Tumors. One of the more serious causes of sinus pain can be tumors growing in the sinus or nose. These tumors will need to be biopsied and removed if possible, and if they are malignant, treatments to eliminate cancer cells in the body and prevent relapse will be necessary. HIV. The human immunodeficiency virus can also cause sinus pain. A common symptom of the HIV is a thick, nasal secretion which can cause frequent congestion and sinusitis, resulting in sinus pain. Individuals with HIV should discuss sinusitis and sinus pain treatments with their physician. エラ 削り