It can be quite difficult to pinpoint the cause of a headache because over 300 different medical conditions include it as a symptom. Migraine headaches are very often misdiagnosed as sinusitis headaches. This is because both migraine and severe headaches caused by sinuscan cause pain in the face and the head.
The sinuses, which are cavities found in the bones of the face, are located above the eyes, behind the nose and in the cheekbones. They are lined with tissue and mucus that can become irritated when fluid gets into the various cavities. This can make it painful to even touch the areas of the face.
