Pain in the frontal part of the head

Headaches are among the most common pain sensations, they can manifest themselves in different areas of the head and have different character. Pain in the frontal part of the head is provoked by a variety of reasons. It is to this area that pains are given, which sometimes do not even have a direct connection with the head.

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What causes pain in the frontal part of the head?

1. Psychological stress, emotional disorders, fatigue can provoke the appearance of the so-called tension headache. It spreads from the neck to the back of the head, to the eyes and temples, the person feels pain in the frontal part of the head. Often the person feels sick, staggers and experiences dizziness. It can take the form of a pressing, dull pain. Sometimes monotonous, bursting or squeezing. At first, pain in the frontal part of the head does not cause much concern, because it is easily relieved by ordinary pain pills. Gradually, the number of medications taken increases, and then they stop helping altogether and only then does the person consult a doctor. This is very bad, since the disease can become chronic.
2. Pain in the frontal part of the head is inextricably linked with increased intracranial pressure. It occurs in people suffering from increased (decreased) blood pressure. Symptoms: moderate or severe squeezing pain in the frontal part of the head, sometimes combined with painful sensations in the eye area. The causes of the disease are improper functioning of the kidneys, adrenal glands, thyroid gland or heart, vascular dystonia, as well as arterial hypertension. Pain can be provoked by a change in the weather, severe fatigue or stress.
3. Pain in the frontal part of the head is often a companion of sinusitis. It provokes not only pain, but also olfactory disorder, difficulty in nasal breathing, discharge from the nose, photophobia, increased body temperature and chills.
4. This type of pain (especially in the early hours) is also characteristic of frontal sinusitis. There is a disruption of the nasal breathing process, a deterioration in the sense of smell, and painful sensations in the eyes may appear. There is swelling and puffiness in the frontal area of the head. Headaches are quite strong, after clearing the nasal sinus, they may subside for a while.
5. Infectious diseases cause pain in the frontal part of the head. With such a disease as flu, it is combined with pain in the muscles, weakness, chills, cough. During meningitis, it manifests itself together with vomiting. The pain is quite strong with dengue fever and is accompanied by puffiness of the face, pain in the joints and muscles.
6. There is a cluster pain in the frontal zone. It is excruciating and often occurs at night. Smoking, drinking alcohol, climate change can easily provoke the appearance of pain. Often occurs in smoking men over 30 years old.
7. The frontal part also hurts during migraine. Severe pain sensations begin suddenly, have a pulsating character, radiate to the occipital part, and are accompanied by vomiting.
8. When using dietary supplements (such as monosodium glucamate), you should be aware that they may cause pain in the forehead.
9. When the nasal sinuses (ethmoid and frontal membranes) become inflamed, pain also appears. It is paroxysmal. During an attack, there is lacrimation, sharp pain when pressing on the eyebrow, and reddening of the skin in the forehead area.

What to do if you have pain in the frontal part of your head?

When pain in the frontal part of the head appears with fairly frequent periodicity, you should not postpone a visit to the doctor. Sometimes it is necessary to visit several specialists at once to determine the cause of the pain: a neurologist, a therapist, an otolaryngologist, your dentist.

Treatment for pain in the frontal part of the head

Pain in the frontal part of the head, the treatment of which requires immediate intervention, occurs for a variety of reasons. In this regard, the methods of treating pain also differ.

For example, hirudotherapy has proven itself to be effective in treating pain in the frontal part of the head. Leeches are placed on the frontal part (often 2-3 individuals are enough) and left for several minutes. The patient should undergo several sessions before he feels relief.

Osteopathy, which is an alternative to surgical intervention, also actively participates in pain treatment. Treatment should be carried out by a professional doctor who has completed special preparatory courses. Often, the patient needs to undergo 4 to 8 sessions to obtain a positive effect from treatment with this method.

Another way to treat pain in the frontal part of the head is acupuncture.

Head massage is very effective in treating this type of pain. It normalizes blood circulation in the scalp, the patient calms down, relaxes, and the pain soon goes away.

Manual therapy is another assistant in the fight against frontal pain. The treatment should be carried out by a doctor who has completed preparatory courses and knows exactly how to act in the treatment of this pain.

Pain in the frontal part of the head can be a consequence of infectious diseases, such as meningitis, so it is necessary to see a doctor.

As a first aid to yourself or a loved one, you can use a medicine that has a pain-relieving effect. However, it is recommended to use the medicine only once or twice, abuse can lead to disastrous results.

If you experience pain in your forehead due to stress, it is recommended to drink herbal tea, lie down, take an antidepressant, and calm down. The pain will soon subside.

If the pain is a consequence of sinusitis or pharyngitis, then medical intervention is essential, since purulent contents must be pumped out of the frontal and maxillary sinuses.

Often, pain in the forehead is a consequence of osteochondrosis. You should not immediately rush to painkillers - it is enough to just massage the cervical vertebrae or warm up the cervical spine.

If the pain in the frontal part of the head appeared suddenly and for an unknown reason, you should immediately contact a medical institution to identify the causes of pain in the frontal part of the head. Treatment may be quite long and difficult.