What Is Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Treatment
Cavernous sinus thrombosis is always to be taken very seriously and hospitalization is nearly always a necessity. The infection will need to be addressed urgently and this generally means strong antibiotics administered intravenously. A combination of antibiotics might be needed depending on the nature of the infection.
Blood thinners may be necessary in order to prevent further clots from developing. This needs to be done carefully, however, because such medications might make matters worse. Other medication may also be prescribed to help reduce the swelling. As with so many other medical conditions, treatment is more likely to be successful if cavernous sinus thrombosis is caught sooner rather than later.
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