What Does It Mean When You Get a Sudden Intense Pressure in Your Cheekbones?
1. Introduction Sudden intense pressure in the cheekbones almost invariably indicates an acute fluid accumulation or trapped air vacuum within the maxillary sinuses. These large, hollow cavities rest entirely within the cheekbones. When their natural drainage pathways become obstructed by inflammation, the resulting internal hydrostatic or barometric pressure stimulates the surrounding facial nerves, creating a … Read more