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Pain in the bridge of the nose
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Diseases that cause pain in the bridge of the nose
Strong and sharp pain can indicate an inflammatory process in the nasal sinuses. To the occurrence of pain in this case leads to obstruction of mucous secretions, resulting in an inflammatory process. In this case, the pain can irradiate in the temples, the back of the head, the head, there may be uncomfortable sensations in the eye area.
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Chronic Sinusitis
A common cause causing pain in the bridge of the nose is chronic sinusitis. At the same time there is difficulty in nasal breathing, nasal congestion, mucous or purulent discharge, headaches, general weakness. As a rule, such pain intensifies later in the evening.
As a result of sinusitis, ethmoiditis can also develop. In the posterior sections of the nasal mucosa there is inflammation in the paranasal sinuses. The main symptom of ethmoiditis are persistent headaches, pain in the bridge of the nose, stuffy nose, fever, sensation of weakness and weakness. Treatment for such a disease can be prescribed only by an experienced otorhinolaryngologist. It may include rinsing, the use of vasoconstrictor drugs, a course of antibiotics. And only if the disease is started, it can threaten with surgical intervention.
For the prevention of sinusitis should, first and foremost, increase the body's immunity in order to prevent catarrhal diseases and prevent the development of consequences. There are also some nuances that can help prevent the onset of the disease: firstly, it is airing the room. This procedure should be performed at least 4-5 times a day, while the undesirable factor is the ingress of cold and moist air into the nasal cavity.
The presence of allergies can also affect the development of the disease. When visiting the pool, for example, you should avoid getting into the nasal cavity of chlorinated water, as this is an irritating factor.
Any type of sinusitis can provoke pain in the bridge of the nose.
With a common cold and flu, complications can cause sinusitis, which also causes pain.
In acute fright, frequent symptoms are the main pains, which can be accompanied by pain in the penis. Painful sensations can arise very different - from stupid and pressing to sharp and intense. At night, such pain can weaken.
Rhinitis
Acute or chronic rhinitis can also cause pain in the bridge of the nose. Viral or bacterial infection, entering the nasal cavity, affects the mucous membrane, resulting in inflammation, swelling, most often affecting both halves of the nose. Chronic rhinitis can be a consequence of acute rhinitis, a result of impaired blood circulation or adverse environmental effects. Pain in the bridge of the nose can be accompanied by loss or loss of smell, dryness and nasal congestion.
Neuralgia
The following factor, which influences the appearance of unpleasant and painful sensations in the nose region, is a neuralgic disease. In this case, sharp, sharp, paroxysmal pains are noted, often at night.
Neuralgic causes causing pain in the bridge of the nose are more common in young people and middle-aged people. This can be, for example, neuralgia of the nasolacaryngeal nerve, which is also called Charlene's syndrome. This disease can occur as a result of various inflammations in the nasal sinuses, with various infections, with curvature of the nasal septum and even dental diseases. With neuralgia of the nosoresnichnogo nerve paroxysmal pains are quite long and intense. To relieve pain syndrome, anesthetics are used, as well as a solution in the form of eye drops, if the diagnosis is made by a competent specialist.
Such a disease as ganglionitis, or infection with the sympathetic nerve node, can also cause burning, unbearable pain in the nose bridge region.
What if you have a pain in the nose?
A qualified consultation of an experienced neurologist or otolaryngologist will help to quickly and reliably identify the causes that cause pain in the nose, to establish an accurate diagnosis and to prescribe the correct treatment in order to prevent the development of the disease and complications.