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Polypoidal thickening of bilateral sinus

2022-10-03 15:49:00
I have been detected with polypoidal thickening of bilateral maxillary sinuses after an MRI I have this issue since 4 months There is consistent tightness behind left eye, cheek and behind ears followed with stiffness in left side of neck and headache in left side of head. I am scared as to is this something life threatening or serious?
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Polypoidal thickening of both maxillary sinuses is a common finding in CT or MRI AND  is usually not life threatening OR SERIOUS
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Take treatment for tightness feeling
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also visit a dental surgeon to rule out any dental source of infection into the maxillary sinuses.

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Need to know ur treatment details for bilateral maxillary sinusitis

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Discuss the report and symptoms with the Dr who prescribed you MRI. He will guide u in further treatment planning in detail after clinical examination. Avoid searching and surfing Google for this to avoid anxiety.

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