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Do Sudden Bouts Of Lightheadedness And Pressure Sensation In The Forehead Require Medical Attention?
Question: Hello,
I randomly have sudden bouts of lightheadedness (not dizziness/vertigo), but more a pressure/fog in the front and top of my head, and it will typically last for weeks (recently, its been every night). I had a CT of my head when this started (about 2 years ago) and had an allergy test (came back negative). I noticed thag flonase would relieve it (it used to atleast). The allergist prescribed azelastine to see if it helps. Im wondering what this could be if not a tumor in my skull and not an allergy...anxiety or general sinus irritation maybe? All i know is that its quite debiliating.
Thank you,
XXXX
I randomly have sudden bouts of lightheadedness (not dizziness/vertigo), but more a pressure/fog in the front and top of my head, and it will typically last for weeks (recently, its been every night). I had a CT of my head when this started (about 2 years ago) and had an allergy test (came back negative). I noticed thag flonase would relieve it (it used to atleast). The allergist prescribed azelastine to see if it helps. Im wondering what this could be if not a tumor in my skull and not an allergy...anxiety or general sinus irritation maybe? All i know is that its quite debiliating.
Thank you,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised and provide more clinical details
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
This maybe tension type or migraine headache if brain imaging is negative.
Is there any throbbing, nausea, vomiting,s sensitivity to light or sound?
Any sleep disturbances?
Drugs like amitriptyline or sertraline may help.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take treatment as advised and provide more clinical details
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
This maybe tension type or migraine headache if brain imaging is negative.
Is there any throbbing, nausea, vomiting,s sensitivity to light or sound?
Any sleep disturbances?
Drugs like amitriptyline or sertraline may help.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Sleep disturbance - the only thing is waking up to early sometimes. I do get nauseous but not sensitive to light (ive never thrown up from this) .
Brief Answer:
Take treatment as suggested
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Possibility of tension type headache is likely.
Take timely meals, adequate breakfast.
Amitriptyline can be initiated with consultation and prescription of a neurologist.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Take treatment as suggested
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Possibility of tension type headache is likely.
Take timely meals, adequate breakfast.
Amitriptyline can be initiated with consultation and prescription of a neurologist.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Do tension headaches produce the "traditional" headache as well? Ive never had a headache accompany this. Its just the pressure/brainfog .
Brief Answer:
Tension type headache
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, tension type headache may present with such symptoms too.
Wishing you good health and early recovery.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Tension type headache
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, tension type headache may present with such symptoms too.
Wishing you good health and early recovery.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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