The cause of forehead headache and treatment solutions
Dr. Mohammad Hossein Delshad
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The cause of forehead headache and its treatment solutions
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Fortunately, headache in the forehead area is rarely caused by serious diseases and most of the time it does not cause problems.
To get more information about the types of pain in the forehead area, the cause and effective treatment solutions, stay with us in the rest of the article.
types of forehead headache with symptoms
The type of pain you feel in your forehead helps to diagnose the cause of the pain.. The most common types of forehead headache are as follows:
### Throbbing pain
In this type, you feel a deep, throbbing pain.... Most people report feeling like a weight is on their forehead...
If left untreated, the pain will be felt continuously and you will be in pain for hours... ### severe pain
Sometimes you feel a severe headache in the forehead that occurs in a short period of time.. but it is very severe...
Brain freeze is actually the feeling you feel when you eat or drink cold, it is one of the common causes..
More serious problems, including aneurysms, can also cause it, but are very rare.
### Deadly pain
shooting pain is also constantly felt like a throbbing pain.. but sometimes you feel that the pain is reduced in your forehead area.... such pain is usually caused by high blood pressure and infection.
Other symptoms experienced with frontal headache
In addition to feeling pain in the forehead, you may also experience other symptoms.. The presence of such symptoms can be a clue to the doctor's diagnosis....
For example, if you have pain in your forehead and feel weak and lethargic, it may be due to low blood sugar.
Other symptoms that you sometimes feel along with forehead pain are as follows:
- nasal congestion
- Fever and chills
- nasal secretions
- diarrhea
- Nausea
- Feeling of weakness with chills
- Feeling lethargic
- Severe pressure in the ear
- Pain in the neck, jaw or scalp
- eye pain
Report any other symptoms you have along with your headache to your doctor. For more information, read the article on headache on the left side of the head.
How is forehead headache treated? The treatment considered depends on the cause. The most common treatment options are:
### Medicines
Do not take medicine to relieve your pain.. Before taking any medicine, see a doctor to check the cause of the pain and prescribe the best medicine for pain relief according to your condition.
### Rest
Using an ice compress and also being in a place without light can be effective in relieving the pain of migraine sufferers... In general, rest is very effective for other causes of headache in the forehead.
### Botox injection
The injection of this drug has good results for people who experience migraine attacks.
### Acupuncture
In some cases, people who experience frequent headaches, this method of treatment works effectively.
### Massage
Massage helps to relax the muscles that lead to muscle tension and stiffness and eventually pain.
### Physiotherapy
Physiotherapist helps the patient to remove any injury that led to forehead headache with movements.
### Surgery
In rare cases when the forehead pain has serious underlying causes such as an aneurysm, the patient finally undergoes surgery.
Home remedies for forehead headache
To relieve a headache at home, use a warm compress or a hot water bottle on the painful area or wrap an ice cube around a towel and apply it to the forehead. In addition, massage helps reduce muscle tension and headaches.
A warm bath is also helpful, actually greatly reducing the muscle pain that can lead to tension headaches.
Drink enough water to keep your body hydrated and prevent forehead headache and other types of headaches.... It is also very useful to add some foods containing water such as watermelon, cucumber and celery.
When should you see a pain specialist to treat a headache in the forehead area? In most cases, with the improvement of the underlying problem, the pain in the forehead area will resolve on its own... But if the pain is persistent and disrupts daily activities, we recommend that you visit a pain specialist for examination and specialized treatment... You should definitely visit a doctor to resolve some of the underlying causes.
Headache in the forehead and top of the head
In most cases, patients who experience such headache symptoms are diagnosed as tension headaches.
There are several ways, including managing stress, drinking enough water, and maintaining proper posture, that will help you prevent this type of headache. If a person experiences persistent or severe pain, they should see a doctor for examination and treatment.
What kind of doctor should we consult for a headache? To solve any problem, you should see a specialist in that field. For example, if you have chronic pain, including headaches, and it does not improve with home remedies, you should see a pain specialist.
Is there a way to prevent forehead headache? In the first step, you need to identify the cause of the headache. Among the common methods of prevention, the following can be mentioned:
### A technique for relaxation
Treat tension headaches and stress with techniques such as deep breathing, yoga, and massage.
### Frequent and regular feeding
Low blood sugar and headaches caused by hunger play a role in causing forehead headaches.... You should have a regular eating pattern with healthy meals.
Refrain from certain activities
To avoid this complication, you should avoid things like computer games or reading in low light that lead to headaches.
### Attention to blood pressure
Headache caused by blood pressure is very painful, keeping blood pressure low prevents pressure on the brain and heart.
