Customer question:
What could a headache on top of the head mean? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
A headache on the top of the head can have various causes, and its meaning depends on the specific circumstances and accompanying symptoms. If you have frequent or severe headaches, it is recommended that you consult a doctor.
Below are some possible causes of a headache on the top of the head:
- Tension headache is the most common type of headache due to tension or stress in the muscles of the head and neck. It can appear on the top of the head or spread along the top of the head.
- Migraine: Migraine is a severe headache, often throbbing, and can affect one or both sides of the head. In some cases, a migraine headache can also appear on the top of the head.
- Sinusitis: inflammation of the sinuses can cause pain at the top of the head. Sinus headaches are usually associated with nasal congestion, facial pain, and increased nasal discharge.
- Muscle tension: Prolonged incorrect posture or tension in the neck and upper back muscles can cause a headache on top of the head.
- Dehydration: Lack of fluid can cause headaches in different parts of the head, including the top.
- Arthritis of the neck: inflammation of the joints can cause pain that spreads upwards towards the top of the head.
- Neck muscle tension: excessive tension in the neck muscles can cause pain in different parts of the head, including the top.
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