Does a deviated septum cause headaches?

Many patients who seek nose surgery or rhinoplasty state they have been told they have a deviated septum. Some of these patients may also state they suffer from chronic headaches or what they believe to be migraines.

In some cases, a deviated septum may include a spur or sharp point that can impinge on the lateral wall of the inside of the nose or on the turbinate. Think of it as a bunion…