DO MIGRAINES RUN IN FAMILIES?
It’s possible that there is a genetic connection to migraines. Those who have a family member who has experienced migraines are more likely to have one also.
§ Age- while these occur at any age, they tend to start during your teen years and peak during the thirties.
§ Gender – women are three times more likely to have migraines. Hormonal changes may also play a role.
SINUS HEADACHE
Patients with seasonal allergies or chronic or acute sinusitis may also have a headache. The most common cause of a sinus headache is a viral respiratory infection, or the common cold. As opposed to a migraine, which has a neurological cause, a sinus headache is caused by inflammation of the nasal passages.
Other symptoms of sinusitis include:
§ Stuffy nose
§ Pain around the eyes, cheeks and forehead
§ Decreased sense of smell
§ Excessive nasal discharge
§ Sneezing
§ Sore throat
§ Cough+/- Fever
§ Chills
SIGNS OF A SINUS HEADACHE?
A sinus headache is usually not as severe as a migraine but can still make you feel bad. Following are a few of the telltale signs that you might have one:
§ A feeling of fullness in your cheeks, brow, or forehead
§ Pain if you bend forward (or lie down)
§ Fatigue
§ Congestion
§ Aching teeth
HOW DO YOU TREAT A SINUS HEADACHE?
The key to treating a sinus headache is to address the underlying cause. Sinus headaches can be caused by chronic allergies!
However, for temporary relief, we recommend the following:
Normal saline nasal irrigation
Drink water to stay hydrated
Rest
Steam
Use a humidifier
For further queries about the infections, diseases, and treatments of the ear, nose or throat, Dr Mohanty’s Speciality ENT Clinics in Chennai, India can help in a number of ways,
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT US :
Dr Mohanty’s Speciality ENT Clinics
Manapakkam, Chennai, India.
For Consultation: +91 97910 74677
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