Sinus headache: Areas of pain

Sinus headache symptoms

A sinus headache may cause pain in the forehead, cheeks, and around the eyes. A sinus headache can be caused by an infection (bacterial or viral) or from allergies.

ByHealthwise Staff

Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine

Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine

Elizabeth T. Russo, MD - Internal Medicine

Specialist Medical ReviewerMartin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine

Current as ofApril 10, 2017

Current as of: April 10, 2017

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Elizabeth T. Russo, MD - Internal Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine