Chronic Frontal Sinusitis
Nasal PolypsPresenting Complaints & History
- Severe frontal headache starting in morning and peaking at noon
- Pain above eyebrows radiating to temples
- Nasal obstruction with thick green mucus
- Dizziness on bending head forward
Clinical Assessment
A 44-year-old female from Thrissur suffering from chronic frontal sinusitis. Suffers from a daily congestive headache, starting around 9 AM, peaking at noon, and gradually declining in evening. Suffered from stomach burning due to frequent painkiller abuse.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Spigelia was selected for the neuralgic frontal pain above the eyes with noon peak, combined with Kali Bichromicum to drain the thick sinus secretions.
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Stop painkillers immediately; apply warm compress on forehead; avoid cold drafts.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 9 months- Daily headache frequency and intensity reduced by 70% in 3 weeks
- Stomach burning resolved within 4 weeks of stopping painkillers
- Frontal sinus haziness fully cleared on repeat X-ray at 5 months
- Complete cure of chronic headache at 9-month follow-up