Half Head Pain Causes

Introduction:

One-sided head pain, often known as unilateral headache or “half head pain” can be extremely upsetting and painful. Due to half headache our daily life tasks, employment, and general quality of life may be impacted. It is very important to evaluate and selection of appropriate treatment of this kind headache. Our team at Physio Resource (best physiotherapy clinic in Lahore) is specialize in assessments and treatment of a range of headache, including half head pain, in order to provide best treatment.

Common Causes of Half Head Pain:

1. Migraine headache:

A complicated neurological illness with genetic influences, migraine is characterized by episodes of moderate-to-severe headache, usually unilateral, and often accompanied by light- and sound-sensitivity as well as nausea. Allodynia, dizziness, vomiting, and cognitive dysfunction are possible additional identifying symptoms.

• Tension headache:

Mild to moderate pain, commonly characterized as feeling like a tight band around the head, is experienced with tension-type headaches. Although tension-type headaches are the most prevalent kind, but not much is known about their causes. However Muscle tension in the neck, shoulders, and scalp is the origin of this kind of headache, which is frequently brought on by bad posture, stress, or extended sitting.

• Sinusitis headache:

Nasal congestion and inflammation, known as sinusitis, can result in sinus headaches. Sinusitis can caused by any kind of respiratory infection, like the flu or a cold, or an allergy, like hay fever. Mucus can drain and air can flow through the nasal passageways when the sinuses are in good health.

• Pain referred from Neck and Shoulder problems:

Herniated discs, cervical spondylosis, shoulder and neck spasms, and other disorders can cause discomfort to radiate to one side of the head. prolonged sitting, neck injuries, and poor posture can cause this kind of headache.

• Occipital Neuralgia

A rare neurological disorder called occipital neuralgia causes headaches and shooting, startling, throbbing, burning, or agonizing pain that typically begins at the base of the skull and extends along the scalp on one or both sides of the head.

• Trigeminal neuralgia

On one side of the face, trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder that produces excruciating pain that resembles an electric shock. The trigeminal nerve, which transmits messages from the face to the brain, is impacted. A sudden burst of discomfort could be caused by something as simple as brushing your teeth or applying cosmetics.

• Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis)

The autoimmune disease giant cell arteritis, commonly known as temporal arteritis, affects major blood arteries and causes inflammation. Headache, soreness over the temples, flu-like symptoms, double vision, and trouble opening the mouth are some of the possible symptoms.

• Cervicogenic Headaches:

Cervicogenic headaches are caused by structural issues in the neck, most commonly by issues with the cervical vertebrae, the highest vertebrae in the spine. It is most frequently the C1-3 that are the source of these headaches.

Also Read: Migraine Treatment in Lahore

Symptoms of Half Head Pain:

The disorder is most common in men after age 50. Within seconds of starting, the pain typically peaks, and it may exhibit an alternating pattern of increasing and diminishing intensity.

Attacks usually take place during the day and last anywhere between five and four minutes each time. People typically have five to six attacks in a single hour.

Symptoms include:

• Nasal congestion
• Watery eyes
• Runny nose
• Bloodshed and red eyes
• Eyelids swelling
• Sweaty forehead
• On the effected side there is increased pressure in the eye

How physiotherapy can help with half head pain:

Reducing symptoms like pain frequency and intensity can be achieved with the help of:

• Manual therapy
• Cervical exercises
• Relaxation
• Osteopathy
• Hijama
• Facial release
• Acupuncture
• Postural exercises
• Cranio-cervical treatments
• Thermotherapy
• Spinal mobilization
• Stretching.

When to seek professional medical advice:

• Pain in the head that worsens with movement or coughing
• Headaches that become more intense over time
• Personality or mental function changes
• Headaches associated with fever, stiff neck, disorientation, impaired awareness or memory, or neurological symptoms like seizures, slurred speech, weakness, numbness, or visual disturbances
• Headaches accompanied by a painful red eye
• Headaches associated with pain and tenderness around the temples
• Headaches following a blow to the head
• Headaches that interfere with day-to-day activities
• Headaches that strike suddenly, particularly if they wake you up
• Headaches in cancer patients
• Headaches in individuals with compromised immune systems

Half Head Pain Treatment in Lahore:

Visit best Physiotherapy clinic in Lahore if you are struggling with constant half side head pain. Our experienced physiotherapist team at Physio Resource, will access you and give you best physiotherapy treatment for half head pain and help you to improve your quality of life.

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