Sinusitis is one of the most common sinus problems which affect millions of Americans each year. If left untreated, sinusitis can progress from mild to acute state very quickly. And worst, it may lead to a chronic problem if no appropriate measures are carried on. Sinusitis may be very simple but if it is left untreated, sinusitis may lead to very serious life threatening situations. Few of the possible complications of untreated sinusitis are listed below.

Osteomyelitis. Osteomyelitis is one of the most common complications of sinusitis. It is often associated to acute frontal sinusitis. It is also linked to subperiosteal abscess, or also termed as "potty’s puffy tumor". According to studies by experts, male adolescents with acute frontal sinusitis are at most risk to develop critical problem which includes infection of the forehead and other facial bones. Symptoms are forehead pain, leukocytosis and low grade fever.

Meningitis and abscesses. This is caused by the spread of infection by anaerobic bacteria towards the brain either through the blood vessels or through the bone. Meningitis is life threatening. Affected individual may have altered consciousness, headache, coma, seizure, and may eventually lead to death.

Orbital infection or infection of the eye socket. This is a very rare and severe problem of the ethmoid sinusitis. The inflammation may result to floppy eyes. A patient with this kind of complication may loss his or her eye movement; he or she may also experience vision loss or blindness because of the pressure of the optic nerve. Fever may also develop and the individual who suffers from this illness will have to endure its severity.

Aneurysm or blood clot. This is another form of a serious sinusitis complication. Although developing aneurysm from a sinus infection is a very rare complication, still this must not be taken for granted. The symptoms of aneurysm are similar with that of orbital infection. The difference is that the signs and symptoms initially start at one side of the head.

Knowing these facts about the possible complications of untreated sinusitis, it is certain that sinusitis or any other forms of sinus problem should not be taken for granted. There are a lot of remedies to cure sinusitis, if not, alleviate its symptoms. Apart from conventional prescription drugs, there are also alternative herbal medications to cure sinus infections. It is very important to seek advice from a registered medical professional to help you address the problem. Self medications with over the counter drugs are certainly not advisable. Not only will it not solve the problem, but it may even lead to another serious complication.