Can a broken nose 6 months ago cause headaches now even though I had surgery to fix it?

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I was in a bad car wreck - my nose hit the steering wheel and I had to have surgery to correct it. Now 6 months later I am having really bad headaches like sinus headaches only a little worse than normal.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is very likely that your headaches may be associated with nose/head trauma. It may not only be result of nose trauma and surgery but also head injury. You should address headache issue with your primary doctor and neurologist. Good luck.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A broken nose can cause issues with the nasal bones, upper lateral cartilage, the tip, and create a deviated nasal septum. We have seen patients who have gotten a deviated septum from a nasal fracture. The source of the headaches can be from a bone spur present on the septum from a traumatic injury. It's  Important to have a CAT scan of the sinuses to rule out any chronic sinus disease going on as well.

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