is sinusitus caused by hormones?
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Not always!! In a few cases, hormonal imbalances can lead to sinusitis.\nDisease, unmanaged mental or physical stress, and hypothyroidism can cause hormone fluctuations in estrogen or low thyroid levels, occasionally leading to nasal membrane swelling and sinusitis.
207273
Good question! Sinus Infections are caused by bacteria infecting some empty spaces in your head called sinuses. There function is debatable but can get clogged with mucos and if bacteria are in there they can multiply and cause a block and build with fluid and cause an infection. They can be treated with Antibiotics. Colds are usually caused by a virus that infects your respiratory system and you have to just wait for your body to fight it off. THere are very few drugs for viruses.
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it can be... the hormones could be causing your vessels in your nose to be more sensitive to things like dry air... your mucus membranes are more sensitive with females' increased hormone levels... i get nosebleeds now that i am pregnant :-(
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Have you been checked for a sinus infection?\n\nSinus infection, or sinusitis, is an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages. A sinus infection can cause a headache or pressure in the eyes, nose, cheek area, or on one side of the head\nHome care can help open the sinuses and alleviate their dryness. \n\n\n\nPromote drainage \n\n\nDrink plenty of water and hydrating beverages. Hot tea is often recommended. \n\n\nInhale steam 2-4 times per day by leaning over a bowl of boiling hot water (not while the water is on the stove) or using a steam vaporizer with a towel over the head and bowl to prevent the escape of the steam. Inhale the steam for about 10 minutes. Taking a hot, steamy shower may also work. Mentholated preparations, such as Vicks Vapo-Rub, can be added to the water or vaporizer to aid in opening the passageways. \n\n\nThin the mucus: Expectorants are drugs that help to expel mucus from the lungs and respiratory passages. They help to thin mucous secretions, enhancing drainage from the sinuses. The most common is guaifenesin (contained in Robitussin, for example). Over-the-counter (OTC) liquid cough medications or prescription tablets can also combine decongestants and cough suppressants to reduce symptoms as well as to eliminate the need for the use of many medications. Read label ingredients to find the right combination of ingredients or ask the pharmacist for help. \n\n\nRelieve pain: Pain medication such as ibuprofen (Motrin and Advil are examples), aspirin, and acetaminophen (Tylenol is in this category) can reduce pain and inflammation. These medications help to open the airways by reducing swelling.
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You might have nasal polyps, a deviated septum, or you may be chronically exposed to things you are allergic to.  Chronic sinusitis certainly is not out of the question.  You can get a sinus Xray, or even a sinus CT to determine if you have chronic sinusitis or not.  What your doctors have been calling your diagnosis so far is allergic rhinitis most likely
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There are specialists involved in this...you need not worry about it.  They knock people out everyday, there is no harm to your body involved.\n\nI have had some slight problems in the past, because my body does not respond well to anesthetics...at worst you will be groggier for longer, possibly very tired for a couple of days after.  This is on the outer edge of the norm--everyone reacts differently.\n\nMy mom has had a sinus surgery similar to what you described...she had no problems at all.\n\nGOOD LUCK!  FEEL BETTER SOON!
1068125
Increases in estrogen, the female sex hormone, cause it.
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Yes, it does for some.  Most often is ears being clogged and/or popping.  It's much worse when you have a cold and/or sinus infection.
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You are now addicted. There is a rebound where the more you use it the more you will need it as it causes inflammation of the sinus tissues. Stop cold turkey and see a doctor as lots of people get this. Maybe he can prescribe a steroid like prednisone to help you through it.
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coke and meth. I'm sure there are others. He may be snorting. Sinus problems and always sniffling could be from drugs; but, he could have allergies or a cold. Best advise is to talk to him.
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It is probably hormonal ! !
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I thought I was the only one that had this! I can never tell if it's from my sinuses or from my neck. Sometimes the base of my neck hurts and the muscles that wrap around that side of my head hurt-right up to the eye/forehead/nasal area. I do have sinus problems though, and sometimes I am stuffy when this happens, so I never know what to think. Also I clench my jaw and it could be a TMJ thing too. I'd also like to hear other people's opinions on this!
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I think you should go to your doctor and ask her or him these questions.\nNot everyone reacts the same to hormones; so I think it's a bit risky to ask this question here...
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It depends on the cause.  Many sinus infections are viral, in which case the only cure is a tincture of time.  Bacterial infections should respond to antibiotic therapy and fungal infections to antifungal therapy.  Symptomatic treatment includes pain relievers and possibly decongestants like Sudafed (provided you don't have a contraindication like high blood pressure).  Finally, some people have anatomical conditions that predispose them to recurrent problems and may require surgical correction.\n\nHere is an old (but free) article on sinusitis from the American Academy of Family Physicians:\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=9835855&itool=iconfft&query_hl=19&itool=pubmed_DocSum
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You sound like you have sinus problems - they are called adenoids (not abnoids!). No they aren't likely to cause sinus infections
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You should talk to your doctor if you have high prolactin levels.  This could be caused by a tumor of the pituitary gland called a prolactinoma.  Signs and symptoms include headache, blurry vision, impotence, amenorrhea (no menstruation), gynecomastia (breast enlargement in men), and galactorrhea (discharge from the breasts).  Your doctor will do a complete work-up, and you may have to take bromocriptine or even have surgery.
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Behind your nose, cheeks, forehead area are lots of little "holes" and "pockets" that are part of your sinus.  When you have a cold they fill with fluid and become irritated, trying to flush out germs etc.  You may blow, but they refill.  Until the irritation starts to subside.  That is why some peoples upper cheeks, jaw, forehead, nasal area hurts when they have a cold or allergies.  The pockets are filled with fluid.