Temple/Forhead

Pain in the area of the eye socket can also be related to processes in the area of the forehead or temple.Here, an inflammation of the paranasal sinus in the forehead (sinus frontalis) is in the foreground; headaches can also cause pain in the orbit, temple and forehead. Causes:

The most likely cause of pain in the temple, forehead and orbit is an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses caused by a cold. In this case the sinus behind the forehead is affected.

A swollen nose disrupts the outflow of secretions and can lead to a blockage in the connecting passages to the paranasal sinuses, which are connected to the nasal cavity. In some cases, this can lead to inflammation. Various forms of headaches can also cause pain in all the areas mentioned.

Symptoms:

A sinusitis of the frontal sinus causes pain in the area of the forehead, which can spread to the orbit and temple. In addition, there are typical cold symptoms such as a stuffy nose, headaches and fatigue, possibly with fever. Pressure on the forehead aggravates the pain, a throbbing is often noticed in the temple.

The diagnosis:

The diagnosis of an inflammation of the frontal sinus is mainly a clinical one, i.e. the patient is asked about the complaints and symptoms in the course of the medical history. In cases of doubt, imaging by x-ray, CT or MRI can provide information. The exact diagnosis of headache is not necessary in many cases.

In severe cases, however, this may be necessary and should be carried out by specialists. In this case, an exact survey is a guide and can be extended by special tests. therapy:

Sinusitis (inflammation of the paranasal sinuses) is treated conservatively with painkillers and supporting measures such as nasal drops and steam inhalation.

In most cases it is cured after a few days. Therapy for headaches that cause pain in the orbit of the eye is also symptomatic. Only if there is an organic cause behind it is treated specifically, such as migraine, against which triptans are used.

The most likely cause of pain in the temple, forehead and orbit is paranasal sinusitis caused by a cold. In this case the sinus behind the forehead is affected. A swollen nose disrupts the outflow of secretions and can lead to a blockage in the connecting passages to the paranasal sinuses, which are connected to the nasal cavity.

In some cases, this can lead to inflammation. Various forms of headaches can also cause pain in all the areas mentioned. A sinusitis of the frontal sinus causes pain in the area of the forehead, which can spread to the orbit and temple.

In addition, there are typical cold symptoms such as a stuffy nose, headaches and fatigue, possibly with fever. Pressure on the forehead aggravates the pain, a throbbing is often noticed in the temple. The diagnosis of an inflammation of the frontal sinus is mainly a clinical one, i.e. one asks the patient about the complaints and symptoms during the course of the medical history.

In cases of doubt, imaging by x-ray, CT or MRI can provide information. The exact diagnosis of headache is not necessary in many cases. In severe cases, however, this may be necessary and should be carried out by specialists.

In this case, an exact survey is a guide and can be extended by special tests. Sinusitis (inflammation of the paranasal sinuses) is treated conservatively with painkillers and supporting measures such as nasal drops and steam inhalation. In most cases it is cured after a few days. Therapy for headaches that cause pain in the orbit of the eye is also symptomatic. Only if there is an organic cause behind it is treated specifically, such as migraine, against which triptans are used.