Do I have a deviated septum? And could that cause my symptoms? (Photo)

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Just had a ct face done last week. I have been having facial pain, trouble sleeping, and constant right eye watering since last August.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A deviated septumi s present on the x-rays, but it's important to have an examination of the internal portion of the nose to collaborate with  what is seen on the x-ray as well as a physical exam in addition to the history of what the symptoms are with the patient.  An ENT doctor consultation would be the  best next step to consider surgical or medical management of a deviated septum

Benjamin C. Paul, MD · Answer

Thanks for this question and for including CT images. As a rule, I take a thorough history, a complete examination and a full review of all images before making any conclusions.  You should have an ENT and radiologist review your films to make sure everything normal and abnormal on the scan is identified.From the limited number of images, you have a bony spur of the mid-septum shown on the CT. This spur can impinge on the turbinate that is nearby and cause "contact point" pain. Your ENT can place lidocaine on the area in the office. If numbing that area resolves your pain, then likely a septoplasty is your answer. It may be helpful to see a neurologist as well to evaluate the pain if the ENT cannot clinch the diagnosis.Regarding your tearing, it is possible that you have a headache condition or a rhinitis (vasomotor) that is underlying your eye watering. It may be helpful to see an opthhalmologist to look at the eye, tearing, and ducts to make sure everything is in normal working order. Best of luck from Manhattan.

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