What is causing my headache.
There are many types of headaches and just as many causes of headaches.
Rest assured that majority of headaches are not serious - they can be debilitating and frustrating but mostly headaches are more a sign that something is amiss rather than a sign of a serious problem. Ā
However - never ignore a persistent or an extreme headache, especially one that wakes you up or causes speech problems or numbness. Ā If you have these symptoms, then seek urgent medical help.
To help you understand your headache and some of the causes and symptoms let's start by taking a look at the different types of headaches and what causes them.
A Sinus Headache
This kind of a headache is felt in the front of your face behind your eyes and into the top of your cheekbones. Ā It can be an intense stabbing pain that is often accompanied by a cold of the flu or seasonal allergies. Ā
The sinus cavity becomes irritatedĀ and inflamed or fills up with mucus and infection causing the discomfort. Ā Relieving this pre...