Treatment for sinusitis and migraine

SINUSITIS

This is a common condition. Sinuses are a group of air filled spaces around the nasal cavity. There are 4 groups of sinuses. The exact function of sinuses is a mystery. But they help in:-

• Decreasing the weight of the scull.
• Regulating the humidity and the temperature of the inhaled air.
• Increasing the resonance of the voice.
• Decreasing the impact of facial trauma.
• Providing immunological defence

The inflammation of these sinuses is known as Sinusitis.  The main causes are given below:-

• Infection
• Allergy
• Pollution
• Problems in the structure of nose like Deviated Nasal Septum
• Trauma

The above said causes may result in viral or bacterial infection resulting in the inflammatory reactions in sinuses.

The sinusitis can be categorised according to the duration of the attack and the recurrence as:-

• Acute
• Recurrent acute
• Sub-acute
• Chronic
• Acute exacerbation of chronic sinusitis

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SINUSITIS

• Headache or facial pain: – Usually the pain is localized in the area of the sinus. The pain may worsen when the person bends over or while lying down. Normaly the pain affects on one side of the head and progress to the other side.
• Nasal Discharge: – may be purulent or may contain blood.
• Tooth ache
• Halitosis

In severe conditions the infection may spread to the eye socket resulting in the loss of sight. In some cases it may affect the bones thus causing osteomyelitis.

MIGRAINE

Migraine is one of the major causes of head ache.

NATURE OF PAIN

• Generally affects one half of head.
• Pulsating
• May last for 2 to 72 hours
• Worsens while affected person engage in physical activity.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MIGRAINE

There are four phases:-

1. Prodrome – Indicates pain hours or even days before the pain manifests

This includes altered mood, fatigue, depression, irritability, and sensitivity to noise etcetera.

1. Aura: – Disturbances in vision is caused due to severe pain. Hallucinations and delusions are associated with this phase.
2. Pain: – Sensitivity to light, sound, smell. Nausea and vomiting is common among affected persons. Towards the end of the phase sweating and neck stiffness occurs.
3. Postdrome: – The person feels tired, pass through cognitive difficulties.

CAUSES: –

1. Genetics
2. Hormonal
   1. Pregnancy
   2. Menarche
   3. Use of oral contraceptives
   4. Menstrual Irregularities
3. Work place
4. Mental Hygiene

TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT

SINUSITIS

• Talam:- Medicine is applied on the scalp.
• Nasyam:- Errhine therapy
• Dhoomapanam:- Medicines are burnt and the smoke is inhaled.
• Kabalam:- Holding and gargling of the medicine in mouth
• Takradhara:- Continuous pouring of the medicated buttermilk
• Kashayadhara:- Continuous pouring of the medicated decoctions
• Panchakarma

MIGRAINE

• Shiro abhyangam:- Massaging of head

• Shiro Pichu:- Application of the medicated oil soaked in a cotton pad on scalp

• Shiro Vasti:- A well like structure is created around the head and the medicated oil is poured in and held there.

• Nasyam:- Errhine therapy

REFERENCES:-

• www.wikipedia.com

• Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat-P.L.Dhingra