Customer question:
What could be causing a dull ache at the top of the head? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
A dull pain at the top of the head can arise from various causes. If the pain becomes frequent, consult a doctor. The doctor will perform an assessment, make a diagnosis, and suggest appropriate treatment based on the specific causes of the pain.
Here are some possible causes of a dull ache at the top of the head:
- Tension headache is the most common cause of a dull ache at the top of the head. These headaches are usually associated with tightness or pressure in the area of the forehead, top of the head, or back of the head.
- Muscle tension: Prolonged tension in the neck and upper back muscles can cause pain at the top of the head.
- Cervicogenic headache: these headaches originate from problems in the cervical spine and can also be felt at the top of the head. They can result from wear and tear on the vertebrae, injuries, or bad posture.
- Migraine: Migraine pain can occur at the top of the head and is usually accompanied by throbbing and sensitivity to light and sound.
- Stress: emotional stress can cause tension headaches or migraines, leading to a dull ache at the top of the head.
- Dehydration: Lack of fluid can cause headaches, including a dull ache at the top of the head.
- Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition where the trigeminal nerves are affected, which can cause pain in different parts of the head.
- Arthritis of the neck: inflammation of the joints can cause pain that also spreads to the top of the head.
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