Sinus pain is a common symptom of sinus infection, seasonal allergies or the common cold. Sinus pain can cause headaches, earaches and toothaches, according to the Mayo Clinic. Sinus pain is not normal. The most typical causes for sinus pain are sinus congestion, nasal polyps and a sinus infection.
Nasal Congestion
Nasal congestion can result from allergies or infections. As nasal congestion builds up in the sinus cavity, it creates pressure throughout the head. The pressure can affect nearby parts of the head, such as the inner ear, the upper teeth and the eyes. Sinus pressure may make a person feel tired, see floaters and feel discomfort behind the cheek bone.
Nasal Polyps
Nasal polyps are small, tear-like shaped growths inside the nose or along the sinus wall. Nasal polyps begin as small bumps and progressively grow into larger growths, obstructing airflow and nasal drainage. As the polyps grow, they can cause minor to severe pain throughout the head. Nasal polyps can affect anyone but are more common in children with cystic fibrosis or adults with severe allergies. Doctors prescribe medication to treat polyps, such as oral or nasal corticosteroids, or they perform surgery to remove the polyps.
Deviated Septum
A deviated septum is a condition in which the center wall of the nasal cavity is crooked. The septum can either become crooked naturally, as a result of physical growth, or as the result of a facial injury. People suffering from a deviated septum may experience constant or reoccurring sinus pain depending on the severity of the condition. A deviated septum is correctable only with surgery.
