Headache (sinus)
Synopsis of Headache (sinus)
A sinus headache occurs when the sinuses (air-filled cavities in the skull) become inflamed or congested, typically due to infection (sinusitis), allergies, or cold weather. The inflammation causes pressure and pain in the forehead, cheeks, nose bridge, or around the eyes. Pain often intensifies when bending forward, lying down, or with sudden head movement.
Unlike migraines or tension headaches, sinus headaches usually occur with other sinus symptoms, such as:
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Nasal congestion
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Runny nose
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Facial pressure or tenderness
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Postnasal drip
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Reduced sense of smell
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Ear pressure or fullness
Many headaches believed to be "sinus" in origin are actually migraines or tension headaches, so accurate diagnosis is key. True sinus headaches typically occur with an upper respiratory infection or allergy flare-up.
When to see a doctor:
If sinus pain persists beyond 10 days, worsens after improvement, or is accompanied by fever or thick nasal discharge, a bacterial sinus infection may require antibiotics. Chronic sinus pain may signal allergies or structural nasal issues.
Natural remedies for Headache (sinus)
Steam Inhalation: Loosens mucus and relieves sinus pressure.
Saline Nasal Rinse: Clears allergens and helps drain sinuses (use distilled or boiled water).
Warm Compress: Apply to face to reduce inflammation and improve sinus drainage.
Stay Hydrated: Thins mucus for easier drainage.
Elevate Head While Sleeping: Prevents sinus fluid buildup overnight.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Headache (sinus)
Aconite
Aerva lanata
Agastache
Agrimonia pilosa
Allicin
alpha-pinene
alpinia galangal
Amor seco
anise
Arani
Asam gelugor
Asarum heterotropoides
Asarum sieboldii
aster root
atractylone
balloon flower
balsam
basil
bayleaf
Belamcanda
beta-pinene
betel
black cumin
black nightshade
black salt
black seed
blackthorn
Bombax
borneol
Boswellia
Broussonetia
cajuput
camphor oil
cardamom
carry me seed
Carthamus
cayenne pepper
Centipeda
chamomile
chickweed
chrysanthemum
Cinnamomum
citron
Clerodendrum indicum
Clerodendrum trichotomum
commiphora
coriander
costus
cucumber
Dianthus
Dichrostachys glomerata
divi-divi
dragonhead
elderberry
elephant\'s head
Ephedra
eucalyptus
Evodia
fang-feng
fern
ferula assafoetida
Galangal
giant blazingstar
ginger
Glechoma hederacea
Gnaphalium
goldenseal
goldthread
Greek mountain tea
henna
Horsemint
horseradish
hyssop
Indian bael
Indian coraltree
Indian fagonia
Indian frankincense
labrador tea
Ledebouriella
lemon
licorice root
ligustilides
linalool
Litsea
Macaranga indica
mallow
Malva sylvestris
Matapalo Tree
Mentha haplocalyx
Menthol oil
Momordica
Moringa
Mustard
mustard seed
Myrrh
onion
Osha
Osmanthus
parsley
pear
Peppermint
Phellodendron
Pimpinella
Piper nigrum
Piper retrofractum
Plectranthus amboinicus
Pluchea
Premna
prepared aconite tuber
Pulsatilla
rue
Sagebrush
Salvia
Sandalwood
schizonepeta
Self-Heal
Semecarpus anacardium
Sensitive Plant
Solanum indicum
soursop
Southernwood
Spanish Needle
spearmint leaf
Storax
Sweet Bay
turmeric
Vervain
Waterhyssop
Willow
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
Wintergreen
Wulinshen
Yerba buena
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