Sinus Headache
Sinus headaches cause a dull, deep, throbbing pain in the front of your head and face. They are caused by the inflammation in your sinuses (air-filled cavities around your nose, eyes and cheeks). Bending down or leaning over generally makes the pain worse, as does cold and damp weather. Sinus headaches often begin as soon as you get up in the morning and maybe better by afternoon. Sinus headaches can be difficult to diagnose, however, because symptoms are similar to tension headaches and migraines.
Causes of Sinus Headaches:
- Sinus congestion and inflammation
Symptoms of Sinus Headaches:
- Pressure like a pin in one specific area of your face or head (e.g. behind your eyes)
- Face is tender to the touch
- Pain is worse with sudden movements of the head and bending forward
- Worse pain in the morning (because mucus has bee collecting and draining all night)
- Sudden temperature changes, like going our into the cold from a warm room, worsen the pain
- Headache often starts when you have a bad cold or just after
Other symptoms may be related to sinus inflammation (sinusitis):
- Postnasal drip with sore throat
- Yellow or green discharge from your nose
- Red and swollen nasal passages (nasal congestion)
- Mild to moderate fever
- General sense of not feeling well
- Fatigue
If pain persists visit your GP for a check up
