What Is Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis?

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5. Symptoms

In most cases, the symptoms will arise from about 5 to 10 days after an infection in the face or head area first developed. One of the first symptoms that a lot of patients will experience is an intense headache. Some patients will also complain of a pain in their face, especially in the area around the eyes.

A lot of patients with cavernous sinus thrombosis will also have a fever. These symptoms in themselves are not necessarily something that will have people alarmed and might be mistaken for a cold or flu. If you do feel as though something is wrong, however, then you should arrange to speak with a professional.

Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis

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