[2021 Guide] What Causes Pain Around Eye Sockets?

Pain around the eye sockets and eyes themselves is one of the top reasons that patients visit Eye Center of Texas. That’s because when you’re experiencing pain around your eye sockets, it’s very hard to concentrate on anything else. 

When someone comes to us and expresses concern about eye pain and/or pain around the eye sockets, it is our goal to relieve that patient as quickly and safely as possible.

Want to give yourself a head start? Learn about what causes pain around the eye sockets, then call Eye Center of Texas at 713-797-1010 or contact us online today.

What are the two different types of eye pain?

When discussing eye pain, eye doctors place different issues in two umbrella categories for eye pain: ocular eye pain and orbital eye pain.

Ocular eye pain is any kind of eye pain that originates on the surface of the eye. It includes sharp pain or the feeling of having something gritty in your eyes.

Types of ocular eye pain include:

However, when a patient complains of pain around the eye sockets, they are typically referring to pain that originates deeper within the eye. This type of eye pain—pain that originates from a source within tor behind the eye—is referred to as orbital eye pain.

Orbital eye pain and pain around the eye sockets

The eye is an extremely complex organ, leading to many potential causes of orbital eye pain. The following are the most common conditions and diseases that may cause pain around the eye sockets.

• Glaucoma: When people ask “What does pressure behind the eyes mean?” they are typically referencing glaucoma, a disease caused by increased intraocular pressure. While the most common type of glaucoma, open-angle glaucoma, is typically painless, a rarer, fast-acting and dangerous type of glaucoma called angle-closure glaucoma can cause redness, severe pain, and vision loss. (For more information, read our article on the types of glaucoma. )
• Iritis: Iritis is a rare condition in which the iris (the colored part of the eye) becomes inflamed. Side effects include deep orbital pain, reduced vision, redness, and light sensitivity.
• Migraines, tension headaches, cluster headaches: All three of these types of headaches can create the sensation of pain originating from behind the eye. Note that ocular migraines are different than having eye pain from a migraine; ocular migraines typically last for thirty minutes to an hour and can result in either temporary vision loss or blindness in one eye.
• Optic neuritis: Optic neuritis is the inflammation and/or infection of the nerve that connects your eye to your brain. Pain caused by optic neuritis often increases with eye movement. Patients may also experience temporary vision loss and headaches.
• Orbital cellulitis: Orbital cellulitis is an infection of the inside of your eye socket. It can occur after eye trauma, eye surgery, or as the result of infections spreading from other parts of your body (especially the teeth and sinuses). Orbital cellulitis creates redness, pain, and swelling, discharge, and fever, and can lead to permanent vision loss without immediate treatment.
• Sinusitis/Sinus infection: Yes, your sinuses can also cause pain around your eye sockets—or at least the sensation of eye pain. The congestion and inflammation associated with sinus infections can lead to increased pressure in the sinuses, which can then radiate to your eyes.
• Toothache: A toothache can cause both headaches and eye pain by pain referred via the nerves that run throughout your facial structure (especially the trigeminal nerve).

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It’s impossible to know how to thoroughly treat eye pain and pain around the eye sockets without knowing what is causing that pain. The renowned ophthalmologist at Eye Center of Texas can help you identify the cause of your eye pain and put you on the road to recovery.

Whether you’re experiencing pain behind your left eye, pain behind your right eye, pain in both of your eyes, orbital pain, or ocular pain, it’s time you found relief. Request an appointment at Eye Center of Texas by calling 713-797-1010 or contacting us online today.

 

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Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Healthcare Provider

Eye pain is a common symptom, and there are many potential causes, ranging from serious ones, like narrow-angle glaucoma and optic neuritis, to less serious ones, like conjunctivitis, styes, or dry eyes. Certain characteristics, such as the quality of your pain (burning, sharp, aching, etc.) or associated symptoms (sensitivity to light, headache, etc.) can help your healthcare provider narrow down the cause.

Your primary care healthcare provider may be able to treat your eye pain, sometimes by recommending or prescribing an eye drop and/or a self-care strategy. For some situations, your primary provider will refer you to an eye doctor for a more detailed examination.

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Causes of Eye Pain

Your eye, which sits in a bony socket called the orbit, is a complex organ consisting of several unique structures such as the sclera (the white part), iris (the colored part of your eye), pupil (black spot in the middle), and cornea (the clear outer layer of the eye).

Diseases that affect any eye structure or structure connected to your eye (for example, the optic nerve) may lead to pain.

Common Causes

Eye pain can be distracting and debilitating. The upside is that most of the common causes can be cured or managed well. Below are some of the more common eye pain diagnoses, which are generally considered not to be serious:

Stye

A stye, or a hordeolum, is a red, tender bump resembling a pimple located on the outside or inside of the eyelid. Often developing over a few days, styes generally result from an inflamed or infected eyelid oil gland. In addition to pain, a stye may cause tearing and eyelid swelling.

Corneal Abrasion

A corneal abrasion is a scratch on the surface of the cornea, which is the clear, dome-like structure on the front part of the eye. Corneal abrasions may occur on their own or as a result of an injury or trauma (e.g., from a torn contact lens or the presence of a foreign body).

The eye pain from a corneal abrasion can be quite severe, making it virtually impossible to read, drive, go to work, or even sleep. Besides pain, people often report sensitivity to light.

Dry Eye Syndrome

The cornea of your eye is filled with nerves that give the eye and brain feedback. So when the surface of the eye dries out—due to decreased tear production and/or increased tear evaporation—eye irritation, often described as a gritty, burning, or sharp sensation can develop. In addition to eye discomfort, a person with dry eye syndrome may notice red eyes and sensitivity to light.

Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

Conjunctivitis is an irritation or inflammation of the conjunctiva—a thin membrane that lines the outside of your eyeball and the inside of your eyelid. Allergies or an infection with a virus or bacteria are the most common culprits.

Besides burning pain or soreness in the eye, conjunctivitis is often associated with a watery discharge (viral or allergic conjunctivitis) or a sticky, pus-filled discharge (bacterial conjunctivitis). Allergic conjunctivitis also causes itchy eyes and puffy eyelids.

Blepharitis

Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelash follicles that is generally caused by an excess of bacteria at the base of the eyelashes. Common symptoms of blepharitis include swollen, itchy, and irritated eyelids. It can also cause eyelash issues, light sensitivity, dandruff-like flakes on the eyelids or eyelashes, or a foreign-body sensation in the eye. Symptoms tend to be most pronounced in the morning after waking up.

Dacryocystitis (Tear Duct Infection)

Dacryocystitis is an infection in the tear drainage system that can occur when bacteria clog up the tear duct. The infection is typically characterized by pain, redness, and inflammation that affects the inner corner of the eye. Symptoms may also include excessive tearing as well as pus or discharge from the eye. In more severe cases, a person with dacryocystitis may develop a fever.

Sinus Headache

A sinus headache results from inflammation or infection within one or more of your sinuses, which are cavities located behind your nose, between your eyes, and within your cheekbones and lower forehead. Besides pain or pressure felt behind the eyeballs, a person may experience a fever, nasal discharge, ear discomfort, and/or tooth pain.

Less Common Causes

These eye pain diagnoses occur less commonly; however, some of them require urgent or emergent ophthalmologic evaluation and treatment.

Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Most cases of glaucoma create no symptoms at all. However, with acute angle-closure glaucoma, the iris suddenly blocks the drainage angle—the area where the cornea and iris meet to allow fluid to drain out of the eye. If the drainage angle is blocked, pressure builds up rapidly within the eye, causing sudden and intense eye pain and swelling.

In addition to pain, people with this condition often complain of eye redness and may see halos and rainbows around lights due to swelling. This condition is very serious and requires emergent treatment to prevent loss of vision.

Keratitis

Keratitis, also known as a corneal ulcer, refers to swelling of your cornea. In addition to eye pain, redness and blurry vision may occur. While infections (e.g., bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic) may cause keratitis, it may also develop from a fingernail scratch or from wearing contact lenses too long. If not treated right away, blindness may result.

Scleritis

Scleritis simply translates to inflammation of the sclera. Often associated with an underlying autoimmune disease, the pain of scleritis is severe and felt deep within the eye. In addition to pain, swelling and redness of the sclera are also common. Blurry vision (and possibly a partial or complete loss of vision), tearing, and extreme sensitivity to light may occur.

Hyphema

Often occurring from an eye injury, a hyphema is when blood collects between the cornea and the iris at the front of the eye. The blood will cover all or part of the iris and pupil. Besides eye pain and bleeding in the eye, blurry vision and light sensitivity may also be present.

It’s important to not confuse a hyphema with a subconjunctival hemorrhage—a benign condition that results from a broken blood vessel. With a subconjunctival hemorrhage, blood will appear in the white of the eye (sclera) but will not be painful.

Optic Neuritis

Optic neuritis refers to swelling of the optic nerve, a nerve that relays messages from the eye to the brain. Although optic neuritis can occur from several causes, it is most commonly linked to multiple sclerosis. Besides pain upon moving the eye, blurry vision, loss of color vision (dyschromatopsia), and a “blind spot” (scotoma) may occur.

Optic neuritis can lead to diminished vision and pain upon eye movement. Pain occurs with eye movement because the optic nerve is like a cable that connects the eye to the brain. As the eye moves back and forth, the nerve gets moved back and forth, and when inflamed, pain can occur.

Anterior Uveitis

Anterior uveitis is an inflammation of the anterior chamber—a fluid-filled compartment at the front part of the eye. The inflammation occurs as a result of an infection, autoimmune disease, or eye injury. Anterior uveitis causes aching eye pain, along with intense light sensitivity and blurry vision.

Orbital Cellulitis

Orbital cellulitis is a serious infection of the muscles and fat that surround the eye. This condition causes pain with eyeball movement, along with eyelid swelling and drooping and sometimes a fever.

Orbital cellulitis is more common in children and often develops from a bacterial sinus infection. Prompt treatment is required to prevent vision loss and to prevent the infection from spreading to the brain.

Cluster Headache

A cluster headache is a rare, extremely painful headache disorder that is more common in men. The sharp, burning, or piercing pain of a cluster headache usually occurs around or above one eye and/or in the temple area. In addition to severe pain, it can cause one or more autonomic symptoms, such as eyelid swelling or drooping and redness or tearing of the eye.

When to See a Healthcare Provider

Eye pain can originate from something very simple, while other times, it can be quite serious. This is why it’s important to see your healthcare provider if your eye pain continues for more than a couple of hours.

If you are experiencing eye pain with vision loss or as a result of a trauma to the eye, do not wait—seek emergent medical attention.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of eye conditions requires a medical history and eye examination. For more serious diagnoses, imaging and blood tests may be required.

Medical History

A medical history is the first step in evaluating your eye pain. Although not exhaustive, here is a list of potential questions your healthcare provider may ask you:

• Are you experiencing any vision loss? If yes, you may need an urgent ophthalmology referral.
• Have you experienced any trauma to your eye? If yes, you may need an urgent ophthalmology referral.
• Are you experiencing associated symptoms like a headache, sensitivity to light, fever, or nasal or eye discharge?
• Do you wear contact lenses? If so, your healthcare provider may inquire about your wearing schedule, overnight wear habits, and hygiene regimen.
• Do you feel like there is a foreign body in your eye?
• Do you have any other health conditions?

Eye Examination

In addition to a medical history, your healthcare provider will perform an eye exam. Many different tests can be part of the exam, and practitioners may perform one or all of them, depending on which conditions they suspect are the cause of your pain.

Some examples of eye tests include:

Imaging

Imaging tests are indicated to confirm a few eye pain diagnoses. For example, a computed tomography (CT) scan is done for suspected orbital cellulitis, while a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is done for suspected optic neuritis.

Certain imaging tests may also be ordered if your healthcare provider thinks you may have an underlying medical condition, especially with a new diagnosis of anterior uveitis or scleritis.

Blood Tests

Blood tests are not often used for the diagnosis of eye pain unless an underlying systemic illness is suspected. However, blood cultures and a complete blood count (CBC) may be ordered during an evaluation for orbital cellulitis.

Treatment

Treatment of eye pain centers around what exactly is causing the eye pain. In some cases, it can be remedied in a short office visit with your primary care physician or healthcare provider. In other cases, you may need to see an ophthalmologist.

Self-Care Strategies

Sometimes you can’t get to the healthcare provider’s office right away. Trying the following self-care strategies can help soothe your pain until your appointment. These same remedies may also be recommended by your healthcare provider once serious eye conditions are ruled out.

For a Stye

Applying a warm, wet compress to the affected eye for 10 minutes, three to four times a day can ease your discomfort and coax the stye into draining on its own. Be sure to not squeeze or pop the stye, though, as this can spread the infection.

For Dry Eyes

You may consider one or more of these strategies:

• Place a humidifier in your bedroom or home office.
• Minimize exposure to air conditioning or heating.
• Consider glasses that have protective shields on the sides to protect your eyes from dry air and wind.

For a Foreign Body

You may consider placing an eye patch or taping the eyelid shut with medical tape until you see your healthcare provider. By reducing your ability to blink, you will minimize the likelihood of more scratches occurring. Be sure, though, not to tape the eye shut for more than a few hours, as bacteria can flourish in closed environments.

For Viral or Allergic Conjunctivitis

Place a cool, wet compress on your eye to ease the discomfort.

For Blepharitis

Focusing on eyelid hygiene can help minimize flares and manage symptoms. To keep eyelids clean and loosen crusts, try applying a clean, warm compress over your eyes for 10 minutes two to four times a day.

Medications

Your healthcare provider may prescribe medication to alleviate your pain and treat the underlying problem.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) eye drops may be prescribed to soothe your eye pain. While these work quite well, they are not prescribed for the long term due to a potential for cornea problems.

Allergy eye drops, available both over-the-counter and by prescription, can relieve the redness, itchiness, and puffiness of allergic conjunctivitis.

While not a cure, artificial tears are used to manage dry eyes. Artificial tears come in different formulations (e.g., liquid, gel, ointment) and are available over the counter. When mildly “chilled” or placed in the refrigerator for an hour, they can often be extra-soothing.

For people with severe or persistent dry eyes, an ophthalmologist may consider prescribing medication, like topical cyclosporine or lifitegrast.

Antibiotic eye drops are usually prescribed to treat bacterial conjunctivitis and bacterial keratitis. They are sometimes prescribed for blepharitis as well.

Glaucoma eye drops—of which there are several kinds—work to lower the pressure in your eye. For acute angle-closure glaucoma, eye drops along with an oral or intravenous medication (called acetazolamide) will be given to reduce the pressure immediately.

Oral antibiotics may be used to treat a few different eye pain diagnoses, such as:

• A stye that does not resolve on its own or becomes infected
• A bacterial sinus infection
• Blepharitis that does not respond to antibiotic eyedrops or ointments

Intravenous antibiotics, which are antibiotics given through your vein, are indicated for the treatment of orbital cellulitis.

Steroid eye drops (or pills) are used to treat more serious eye pain diagnoses, like anterior uveitis.

High-dose corticosteroids, administered orally or intravenously, are indicated to treat optic neuritis.

Surgery

Sometimes surgery is required to treat the cause of eye pain. For instance, in the case of acute angle-closure glaucoma, once the initial eye pressure is reduced, laser therapy or surgery may be needed to drain the fluid from the eye.

For severe keratitis, if the cornea is severely scarred or thinned, a corneal transplant may be needed. Dacryocystitis may also require surgery to widen the tear duct pathway and clear any blockage so that infection does not recur.

Prevention

While not all eye pain diagnoses can be prevented, some can. Here are a few examples of eye preventive care strategies:

To prevent styes and conjunctivitis, it’s important to wash your hands often, especially before applying eye makeup or putting in contact lenses. It’s also a good idea to remove your eye makeup every night using a fresh, clean towel.

Never share eye drops with anyone or touch the tip of a dropper to your eye, as this can transfer bacteria.

To prevent corneal abrasions, it’s important to wear protective eyewear if you are engaging in an activity that risks eye injury (e.g., cutting wood or metal). Be sure to also clean your contact lenses well and not use them for longer periods of time than advised.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I be concerned about eye pain? 

If eye pain is accompanied by vision loss, is the result of trauma to the eye, or continues for several hours, you should be seen by a healthcare provider right away. 

What causes eyeball pain? 

Eye pain can be caused by an injury, infection, inflammation, or illness. Dry eye syndrome, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, a corneal abrasion, glaucoma, sinus or cluster headaches, and styes all cause eye pain. 

What kind of headache is behind one eye?

Cluster headaches and ocular migraines can cause eye pain. A cluster headache is a severe headache that causes intense pain in or around the eye socket that lasts between 15 minutes to an hour and recurs daily for several weeks. Ocular migraines can cause vision loss that resolves—they usually affect people who also have other types of migraines. See your healthcare provider if you experience a loss of vision, even if you have migraines.

Does glaucoma make your eyes hurt? 

Most types of glaucoma do not cause eye pain, however, acute angle-closure glaucoma can cause pressure and pain in your eye. Other symptoms include red eyes and seeing halos or rainbows around lights. If you experience these symptoms, see your healthcare provider right away. 

A Word From Verywell

Getting to the bottom of your eye pain may be a straightforward process, or it may be more complicated, especially if a serious diagnosis is suspected. Be sure to seek a healthcare provider’s advice if you are experiencing eye pain (even if it’s after hours or on the weekend). Your condition could be severe and require immediate treatment.

Pressure Behind My Eye: Common Questions

Pressure behind the eye can be an uncomfortable and worrisome situation. However, eye pressure is a common side effect of many conditions and is usually very easy to treat.

Several conditions can result in pressure behind the eye, so proper diagnosis is essential to seeking the appropriate course of treatment.

Here’s a list of the most common causes for pressure behind the eyes, symptoms, and treatments.

Sinus Infection

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A sinus infection (‘sinusitis’) is caused when your sinus cavity becomes infected with either a bacterial or viral infection. These infections often lead to swelling of the sinuses, which can result in added pressure to the face, including behind the eyes.

Sinus Infection Symptoms:

• Pain behind eyes, nose and cheeks
• Stuffy, runny nose
• Excessive or abnormal mucus
• Cough
• Heavy or difficult breathing
• Headache
• Eye pain or pressure
• Fever
• Fatigue

Treatment:

Sinus infections are generally very easy to treat, usually with a short course of antibiotics. Other treatments, like sinus irrigation, can help ease sinus symptoms while the antibiotics work through your system. Steroid shots, decongestants, and some over the counter medications can also ease discomfort. You should start to feel results within two to three days of treatment.

Headache

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There are two types of headaches that are known to cause pressure behind the eyes — tension and cluster.

Generally associated with mild to moderate pain, a tension headache is often described as having a tight band around your head. Tension headaches are the most common type of headache, though the causes aren’t well defined. Symptoms include dull, aching head pain, a feeling of tightness or pressure across your forehead or the sides of your head, and tenderness to the scalp, shoulder and neck muscles.

Treatment

Various treatments are available for tension headaches. The first course of action is usually an over the counter pain remedy like aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen to reduce the pain. If over the counter medications are ineffective or the tension headaches persist, your doctor may recommend a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computerized tomography (CT) scan to further troubleshoot any potential issues and recommend a course of prescription medications.

Cluster headaches tend to have a defined pattern of when they occur and are one of the most painful types of headaches. The bouts of attacks, also called ‘cluster periods’, can last for weeks or months and are usually followed by remission periods when the headaches stop for a few weeks or months before returning again. Cluster headaches often come in the middle of the night while sleeping and are characterized with intense pain around one eye on one side of your head, excessive tearing, sweating, redness in the eye affected, stuffy or runny nose on the affected side, and swelling around the eyes.

Treatment

As one of the more painful and persistent types of headaches, proper diagnosis is essential for the treatment of cluster headaches. Diagnosis is achieved through a neurological examination by your physician, which usually includes either an MRI or CT scan, or both. Unfortunately, there is no cure for cluster headaches, so treatment plans aim to reduce the timeframe and severity of attacks. Treatments might include a pure oxygen regimen, triptans (an injection that is also used to treat migraines), octreotide (a synthetic version of the brain hormone somatostatin), and local anesthetics.

Tooth Pain

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Although it might seem counterintuitive, issues with your bite or jaw alignment can cause tension in the muscles of your face, leading to tension headaches and pain behind the eyes.

Tooth pain can have a variety of causes, so proper diagnosis by a dentist or orthodontist can help identify the underlying cause.

For bite or jaw-specific issues, orthodontic work or surgery may be required for long-term relief.

Graves’ Disease

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Graves’ disease is an autoimmune, resulting in the overproduction of thyroid hormones, called ‘hyperthyroidism’. Because thyroid hormones can affect a wide range of different body systems, symptoms associated with the disease can be varied and have a significant influence on your overall health and wellbeing.

Symptoms:

• Weight loss
• Enlarged thyroid gland
• Anxiety and irritability
• Change in menstrual cycles
• Frequent bowel movements
• Fatigue
• Excessive sweating
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat
• Bulging eyes

Approximately 30% of people with Graves’ disease also suffer from a condition called Graves’ Ophthalmopathy where inflammation and other immune system disorders affect the muscles and tissues around the eyes. This can result in bulging eyes, puffy or retracted eyelids, light sensitivity, pressure or pain in the eyes, double vision, or vision loss.

Treatment:

The primary goal of Graves’ disease treatments is to inhibit the production of thyroid hormones and to minimize the effect that the hormones have on the body. Common treatment plans include radioactive iodine therapy, anti-thyroid medications, beta blockers, and surgery.

For Graves’ ophthalmopathy specifically, mild symptoms can easily be treated with over-the-counter solutions like artificial tears and lubricating gels. For more serious symptoms, your doctor might recommend corticosteroids to reduce swelling, prisms in glasses to reduce double vision, orbital decompression surgery to give your eyes room to move back into proper placement, or orbital radiotherapy to fix tissue behind the eye.

Damage to the Optic Nerve

Optic neuritis, or swelling in the optic nerve, has several causes and can lead to long-term damage and vision loss if not treated.

Autoimmune disorders like lupus, neuromyelitis optica, or multiple sclerosis can lead to the deterioration of the body’s nervous system, including the optic nerve. Other causes of optic neuritis include infections, ocular herpes, sinusitis, nutritional deficiency, and neurological disorders.

Symptoms:

• Pain
• Loss of color vision
• Visual field loss
• Vision loss in one eye
• Flashing lights

Proper diagnosis is essential for proper treatment of optic neuritis. Common tests to determine the condition and severity include a routine eye exam, ophthalmoscopy, and pupillary light reaction test. In some cases, your doctor might also recommend a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, blood tests, optical coherence tomography (OCT), or a visual evoked response.

Treatment

In many cases, optic neuritis will improve on its own. In some cases, steroid therapy may be recommended to reduce swelling in the optic nerve. Other treatments are specific to the underlying condition that is causing the attack of the optic nerve. In rare cases, when steroid therapy fails, and severe vision loss continues, plasma exchange therapy might be recommended to help recover some of the vision lost.

Injury to the Face

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Injuries to the face, such as injuries sustained during a car accident or by playing sports, may result in varying degrees of pressure and pain behind the eyes. Specifically, any type of fracture to the eye socket can result in the feeling of pressure in addition to damage to eye muscles, nerves, and sinuses.

Symptoms:

• Black eye
• Bulging eye(s)
• Double vision
• Blurry vision
• Numbness around the eyes
• Swelling around the eyes

Treatment for facial pressure due to facial injury will focus on healing the facial damage first. If eye pressure persists, other treatments may be explored to diagnose any additional damage or underlying issues.

When To See A Doctor

The feeling of pressure behind the eyes alone is not a serious medical condition and over the counter solutions could help ease the pain and discomfort. However, some symptoms, like loss of vision, fever, swelling, or frequent headaches should be evaluated by a physician for proper diagnosis.  

If you’re experiencing any of the above symptoms or think you might have an eye condition, contact your primary care physician for a medical review. If an eye specialist is required, feel free to contact us for a personal consultation.

Pain Above or Behind Eyes

There are many types of eye pain, but a feeling of pressure behind the eyes is something else altogether. This unpleasant sensation may be caused by an issue affecting the eyes, but the cause is more likely a condition affecting the surrounding tissue of the face. Here we look at the following conditions that can cause a feeling of pressure behind the eyes:

• migraines and other headaches
• sinus infection
• Graves’ disease
• optic neuritis
• toothache
• injury to the face

Causes of pressure behind the eyes

1. Migraines and other headaches

The American Migraine Foundation note that headaches and pain around the eyes often go together. However, they also point out that most headaches are classified as migraine- or tension-type, and have nothing to do with eye strain or related conditions. Migraines are frequently associated with a feeling of pressure or pain behind the eyes.  Other symptoms of a migraine include:

• pulsing pain in the head
• nausea
• vomiting
• sensitivity to sound
• sensitivity to light
• strange lights or sounds before the onset of a headache

Other types of headache include:

• Tension headaches. There will be a sensation of tightening and pressing, rather than pulsing.
• Cluster headaches. These will last for 15–180 minutes and frequently occur up to eight times a day. Infection, swelling, or pain in areas of the face, including the eyes, is common with cluster headaches.

 

2. Sinus infection

The sinuses are hollow spaces in the skull, positioned above, below, behind, and between the eyes.   Problems with the sinuses often include feelings of pain in and around the face. One of the main symptoms of a sinus infection is throbbing pain and pressure around the eyeballs. At least one type of sinus infection — sphenoid sinusitis — is linked to an ache behind the eyes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), other symptoms of a sinus infection include:

• runny or stuffy nose
• loss of sense of smell
• headache
• pain or pressure in the face
• mucus dripping from the nose down the throat
• sore throat
• fever
• cough
• tiredness
• bad breath

 

3. Graves’ disease

A result of an overactive thyroid gland, Graves’ disease can cause the tissues, muscles, and fat behind the eye to swell. This causes the eyeball to bulge from the socket and can lead to other issues, such as being unable to move the eyeball. The swelling of the tissues behind the eye may result in a feeling of pressure. Common eye-related symptoms of Graves’ disease include:

• a feeling of irritation in the eyes
• dry eyes
• the eyes tearing up more than usual
• the eye bulging from the socket
• sensitivity to light
• double vision
• ulcers on the eye
• loss of vision
• swelling of the eyeball
• being unable to move the eye

 

4. Optic neuritis

Optic neuritis affects the optic nerves, which connect the eyes and the brain. Optic neuritis is a condition in which the nerve that connects the eyes and brain becomes inflamed and swollen. Side effects can include pain and temporary loss of vision, which usually peaks within a few days and can take 4–12 weeks to improve. Infections can trigger optic neuritis, and it is also commonly associated with multiple sclerosis (MS). Around 50 percent of all people with MS experience optic neuritis, which is often the first indication of MS. Symptoms of optic neuritis include:

• reduced vision
• color blindness, or colors appearing less vibrant
• blurry sight, especially after the body temperature has risen
• loss of vision in one eye
• pain in the eye, especially when moving it
• the pupil reacting unusually to bright light

 

5. Toothache

A toothache, especially as a result of infection, may cause throbbing pain and feelings of pressure to spread to nearby parts of the face, as the surrounding nerves become affected. For example, a 2007 case study published in the Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences concerned a person whose toothache led to a swelling of the left eye socket after 2 days. The vision in the swollen eye grew worse, and the pain increased along with the swelling.

6. Injury to the face

Injuries to the face, such as those sustained in car accidents or while playing sports, may lead to a feeling of pressure and pain behind and around the eyes. Different types of fracture to the eye socket can cause damage to the eye muscles, nerves, and sinuses. Some symptoms of eye socket fractures include:

• the eye appearing to either bulge or sink into the socket
• a black eye
• double vision, blurry vision, or reduced eyesight
• numbness in parts of the face around the injured eye
• swelling near and around the eye
• a flat-looking cheek, possibly with severe pain while opening the mouth

When to see a doctor

Serious symptoms, such as loss of vision, should be assessed by a doctor. Pressure behind the eyes is not a serious medical concern on its own, but it may indicate the presence of a more acute condition.

Anyone who notices symptoms such as loss of vision, bulging eyes, fever, frequent headaches, or facial swelling should see their doctor. If the doctor is unable to make a diagnosis, they will refer the person to an appropriate expert who can investigate more thoroughly.   Some of these experts include:

• ear, nose, and throat specialists
• dental surgeons
• neurologists, specializing in brain and nerve issues
• ophthalmologists and optometrists, specializing in eye issues

 

Some techniques that may help with a diagnosis include:

• Blood tests to determine hormone levels. Hormones produced by the thyroid are key in diagnosing Graves’ disease.
• CT scans to develop an accurate picture of the brain and organs.
• MRI scans — another method of mapping the brain and body.
• Endoscopy, which involves inserting a camera into the nose to investigate the health of the sinuses.

 

Treatment options

Successfully treating pressure behind the eyes involves addressing the underlying causes. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers are safe to use. They may ease the feeling of pressure if it is not severe and does not seem to be a side effect of a more serious condition. If the pressure is severe or comes with other symptoms, see a doctor. Following diagnosis, the doctor will prescribe any treatments needed. These could include:

• ibuprofen, aspirin, or acetaminophen to treat headaches
• antibiotics, steroid nasal sprays, or antihistamines to treat sinus infections

Outlook

The outlook for pressure behind the eyes will depend on the underlying cause. This pressure will often be due to simple headaches or sinus conditions, which are easy to deal with and unlikely to cause complications. However, pressure behind the eyes may be a symptom of a more serious condition, such as optic neuritis or Graves’ disease. In these cases, seek further treatment.

5 Reasons Pressure Builds Up Behind Your Eyes

Certain eye discomforts are minor and can be fixed simply by cleaning the eyes or taking a break from visual activities. In other words, nothing to worry about. That said, you should pay attention to certain eye discomforts, especially if they involve pressure building up behind your eyes.

Today’s article from vision correction center Myopia Institute aims to shed light on the five leading reasons you feel this kind of pain.

1.  Headaches

Pressure around the eyes is one of the primary discomforts accompanying headaches. According to the American Migraine Foundation, most headaches can be classified as tension-type migraines and are not caused by eye strain and other conditions related to eye fatigue. Other migraine symptoms include nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.

2.  Sinus Infection

Sinus infections are a nuisance at the very least. Sinuses are the hollow spaces on your skull positioned above, below, behind, and between the eyes. Sinus infection or sinusitis is caused by a virus, resulting in swollen nasal cavities. This inflammation is what causes discomfort and pressure around the eye area. Luckily, a sinus infection isn’t something that warrants an eye exam, but you should consult a doctor if over-the-counter relief medication doesn’t work for you.

3.  Graves’ Disease

Graves’ disease affects the tissues, muscles and fat behind your eyes, causing them to swell. This particular disease can cause further eye problems such as dry eyes, photophobia and even vision loss.

4.  Optic Neuritis

Optic neuritis is one of the more serious possible reasons behind eye pressure. It is a condition that causes the nerve connecting the eyes to the brain to become swollen and inflamed. Symptoms also include temporary vision loss and color blindness.

5.  Face Injury

A fractured eye socket may be characterized by a painful or uncomfortable pressure around the eyes, a black eye or any bruising and reduced eyesight. You may have to undergo surgery and vision therapy due to any type of eye injury.

Myopia Institute is the premier center for pediatric myopia control. You may contact us at (301) 363-0060. We work with patients in Chicago, IL, and Washington, DC.

What causes pain in the eyeball?

Medically reviewed by Alastair Lockwood on 04 March 2021

Experiencing eye pain and aching eyes is not unusual; it’s rarely a symptom of something to be concerned about. Aching eyes are often referred to as ophthalmalgia and usually goes away without requiring treatment.

You may experience aching eyes with eye pain that occurs deep within the eyes. This sort of eye pain requires more serious and in-depth treatment than eye pain that occurs on the surface of the eye.

When should I be concerned about eye pain?

You should be particularly concerned about eye pain if it is accompanied by vision loss as this can indicate a severe medical issue. If you experience loss of vision in addition to eye pain, you should contact your ophthalmologist immediately.

When is eye pain an emergency?

Eye pain is an emergency not just when accompanied by vision loss but also if you have the following:

• Severe eye pain
• Vision problems that occur suddenly
• Aching eyes caused by trauma

What causes eyes to ache?

Aching eyes can be categorized as ocular pain or orbital pain, depending on where the pain occurs.

What causes ocular pain?

Ocular pain occurs on the eye’s surface. It can be caused by a range of factors, including the following:

What causes orbital pain?

Orbital pain occurs within the eye and can be caused by the following:

• Glaucoma – this causes a build-up of fluid in the eyes, putting pressure on the optic nerve
• Optic neuritis – this occurs when the optic nerve is damaged due to swelling and inflammation
• Sinusitis – an infection in one of your sinuses
• Iritis or uveitis – an inflammation inside your eye caused by infections or immune system problems
• Injury
• Migraine headaches

What does it mean when you have pressure behind your eyes?

A range of conditions including the following can cause pressure behind your eyes

• Migraines
• Grave’s disease
• Toothache
• Injury to the face
• Sinus infections
• Optic neuritis (this can be a sign of multiple sclerosis)

Pressure behind your eyes can cause aching eyes despite being produced by the conditions above, which affect the tissue surrounding the face.

Diagnosing eye pain

You should see an eye care professional if you have eye pain. Using a variety of tools, they will be able to diagnose the cause of your eye pain. They may use a slit lamp to examine parts of the eye or dilating drops to expand the pupil, making it easier to see into the eye. A tonometer may be used to measure your eye pressure. This tool is often used to diagnose glaucoma.

How do I get rid of eye pain?

There are numerous ways to treat and get rid of eye pain. To treat aching eyes effectively, it is essential to know the cause of the pain. The following suggests common ways of getting rid of and soothing eye pain:

Warm compresses

If your eye pain is caused by blepharitis, your ophthalmologist may recommend using a warm compress to soothe your aching eyes. Applying a warm compress such as our Thera-Pearl Eye Mask can help to clear the clogged oil gland or hair follicle.

Rest your eyes

Giving your eyes a break from staring at a computer screen or mobile phone can help prevent dry eyes as well as get rid of pain such as eye strain.

Glasses

If you usually wear contact lenses, try switching to glasses for a bit. This will give your cornea time to heal.

Antibiotics

Aching eyes caused by infections such as conjunctivitis or corneal abrasions can be treated with antibiotics, eye drops or oral antibiotics.

Flushing

If your aching eyes are a result of foreign bodies in the eye, using saline solution or water can flush them out.

Eye drops

Those with glaucoma can reduce the pressure in their eyes with medicated eye drops.

Antihistamines

Antihistamine eye drops and oral medicines can treat eye pain caused by allergies.

Corticosteroids

Corticosteroids may be used to treat severe inflammation such as anterior uveitis (iritis) and optic neuritis.

Surgery

In rare cases, surgery is required to repair any damage caused by a foreign body in the eye or a chemical burn. Laser treatment is sometimes needed for those with glaucoma to improve drainage of the eye.

Pain medications

Your doctor may prescribe medications to ease eye pain until the condition is treated.

Why do my eye sockets hurt?

If your eye sockets hurt, this is usually related to problems with your sinuses. You’ll experience pressure behind your eyeballs and throbbing pain which can be felt in the eye sockets. This is particularly true of sphenoid sinusitis.

Other symptoms which occur with eye pain

The following symptoms are common with eye pain:

Quick links:

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A guide to eye infections
A guide to macular degeneration (AMD)

My child says her eye hurts – what do I do?

As a parent, your first instinct when your child has an eye injury may be to panic. Your child may not have had an injury at all, but the child is complaining of eye pain, so the source is unknown. It is difficult to see your child in pain. You ask yourself what is causing the eye pain and what can I do? 

First, ask yourself a few questions: Did the child poke themselves in the eye with an object? Is the eye red, or does it itch? Do you see a foreign body in the eye? 

A common cause of eye pain in children is a foreign body. The object may be causing the problem, or the eye may have been damaged by an object no longer there. However, pain is not always caused by a foreign body in the eye. 

Sometimes the pain is due to severe allergies. It may also be an infection or inflammation in the eye. Often the cause is difficult to determine at home. 

Of course, if it is a medical emergency then you should call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Room. However, for other medical conditions, you should seek a proper diagnosis and treatment plan from a pediatric eye doctor. 

What are the causes of eye pain in children?

The causes of eye pain can vary. However, ophthalmologists are likely to attribute most eye pain to one of the following:

• Foreign object in the eye

It is possible an insect flew into the eye or a microscopic particle such as sawdust, glass, or a metal shaving, caused the injury. Our eyes naturally produce tears to eject objects, but it is still possible the object remains in the eye. 

It is essential not to try to remove the object on your own. You may end up damaging the cornea. It is imperative to have it examined by a child ophthalmologist or in the emergency room.

Sometimes the object may scratch the cornea. An abrasion to the cornea can be caused by a small or large object, including fingernails or contact lens irritation. It can be quite painful and result in permanent damage. If left untreated, bacteria or fungi may enter the abrasion resulting in blindness if not treated. 

• Bruising or “Black Eye”

If your child ran into something or fell on their face – especially around the nose – the eye pain may be coming from a black eye (bruising around the eye). Like any bruises, these can be sensitive. 

If your child reports any pain when touching the eye socket or experiences severe eye inflammation, they need to be evaluated by an ophthalmologist. It may indicate a more severe injury.

Pinkeye is a common source of eye pain. Primary symptoms are redness and itching. It is a very contagious eye infection, common in children. 

Though pinkeye does not usually affect vision long-term, it is uncomfortable for children and very treatable. If you suspect pinkeye, the child needs to be evaluated to treat symptoms and decrease the chance of spreading to others. 

Styes are small red bumps that appear on the eyelid, near eyelashes. Styes are caused by bacterial infections from the child touching or itching the eye.

Although they do not result in visual disturbances, they are uncomfortable and contagious. Never pop a stye and discourage your child from touching or rubbing their eyes. 

If the stye does not resolve within a few days, contact a pediatric eye doctor in New Jersey  to ensure it is not a symptom of a more severe infection. 

Allergies are a common cause of eye irritation in children. Eye allergies happen when something the child is allergic to- called an allergen- enters the eye. Typical allergens include pollen, dust mites, mold, and pet dander.

Typically your child will experience itching and redness in both eyes. Treatment is focused on symptom relief with over the counter allergy medication or eye drops. If symptoms persist, then a prescription allergy drop, medicine, or allergy shots may be necessary. 

• Oil Gland Infection (Blepharitis)

Blepharitis is characterized by inflammation seen on the eyelids. It can be caused by bacteria or from problems with oil production near the eye. 

Blepharitis can frequently recur, which makes it quite challenging to treat. It is the most common cause of dry eye in both children and adults. 

If your child’s eyelids are red, itchy, or swollen, it may be an oil gland infection or blepharitis. An ophthalmologist can adequately diagnose the condition. 

If your child is complaining of eye pain, the best thing you can do for them is to have the condition correctly diagnosed by an ophthalmologist. 

Our exceptional doctors, Amy Lambert, MD, and Rachel Bloom, MD, are both board-certified pediatric ophthalmologists. Our pediatric eye doctors are experts at meeting your children’s eye and vision needs. We pride ourselves on the results we achieve with our patients, and we believe the key is not just our medical expertise, but also attitude and patience with the children. If you would like more information, please Contact Us today! 

 

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90,000 Headache in the forehead and eyes: how to cope – AZERTAC

Baku, February 16, AZERTAC

Every day thousands of people suffer from terrible headaches. Someone has episodic attacks, and someone has to deal with regular headaches, which are also accompanied by vomiting, nausea and other unpleasant symptoms.

As reported by AZERTAC with reference to medical websites, most often headache in the forehead and eyes occurs after emotional breakdowns.Many people experience it in the evening when the work day ends. As a rule, the cause of such an ailment is banal overwork. It is no secret that more than 90 percent of all information people receive with the help of sight. If the eyes are mainly focused on one thing, they experience an incredibly strong load, and pain in the eye socket area appears.

Causes and symptoms of headache in the forehead and eyes

As soon as there is pain in the forehead, it often immediately goes to the eyes.Or sometimes everything happens the other way around: first, the eyeballs tighten, and then the pain moves to the frontal region. A reasonable question: why is this happening? Why does the headache appear in the forehead and eyes? What are the reasons for this condition? Any doctor can say that, in reality, headaches are a symptom of a wide variety of diseases. There are incredibly many reasons for its occurrence. The main causes of headache are glaucoma, migraine, myopia, high blood pressure, head trauma, overexertion, fatigue, cluster pain, and viral infections.

Mental fatigue, banal overwork are, perhaps, the very first and obvious reasons. By sending painful signals, the body seems to say that it’s time to rest. It is worth listening to him. All measures should be taken in a timely manner, and even better, preventive measures should be taken. So, if you have a slight headache due to a heavy workload (you feel throbbing, tremors in your head), take time to rest, relax, take a few deep breaths or go out into the fresh air, give your eyes the opportunity to switch to others. ” landscapes “.As a rule, such a headache can be dealt with without the participation of a doctor, but you should not ignore it.

A very interesting fact is known: sometimes a headache in the forehead area can occur due to the fact that you eat unhealthy foods. Are you surprised? And it really is. We are talking not only about products containing caffeine (chocolate, tea, coffee), but also about fast food, nuts, cheeses, semi-finished meat products. And of course, don’t forget about alcohol and cigarettes. They have not yet made a single person healthy.

Quite often, acute headaches in the forehead or eyes occur due to the fact that a person is ill with something. There are many diseases that can lead to severe pain syndrome.

Migraine . When headaches are felt in the forehead and eyes on one side, it can be a symptom of a migraine. Her attacks begin not abruptly, but gradually: first, the temples pulsate, then the pain is felt in the brain. A migraine can last from a couple of minutes to three days.

Hypertension .High blood pressure is one of the causes of headaches. You can’t do without medicinal products here. If you have hypertension, you should always have a blood pressure monitor on hand. The doctor will prescribe the necessary therapy after you have undergone a series of necessary examinations.

Concussion . Headache after a stroke is an obvious symptom of a concussion. In this case, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Eye diseases . Headache can be caused by myopia, because this disease puts a strain on the organs of vision.What to do in this case? You need to go to the optometrist and order glasses that will improve the situation.

Glaucoma (open-angle, closed-angle) is another disease that causes headache. In this case, the eyes react painfully to light, and nausea may appear. If left untreated, glaucoma can cause complete vision loss. In this case, contacting a doctor is mandatory.

Dangerous diseases – brain tumor, Horton’s syndrome, VSD, trigeminal neuralgia, encephalitis, stroke, temporal arteritis. They are almost always accompanied by a severe headache. The sooner you recognize the disease and start treating it, the better your chances of a successful recovery.

Infections and viruses. Influenza, common cold, sinusitis, sinusitis may be accompanied by a headache in the forehead. A particular danger is a meningitis infection of the brain, accompanied by dizziness, nausea, weakness, and a rise in body temperature. In this case, a complete examination is required, it is especially necessary if the headaches were preceded by severe hypothermia of the body.What does untreated meningitis lead to? To death. Remember this when you start to doubt whether to see a doctor or not.

It is important to emphasize that in some cases, the cause of a headache in the forehead area can be exposure to bright sun or strong winds. Sometimes painful sensations can be caused by dry eye, trauma due to a speck. The best recommendations are personal hygiene, wearing sunglasses from the sun.

If schoolchildren, pupils, students have a headache in the forehead area, the children should be given time to rest.Excessive study stress is harmful to everyone. During the period of control, exams, the brain has to process a lot of information, and during this period it is recommended to be in the fresh air as often as possible, to take frequent breaks from study.

Whatever the cause of the headache, you should not leave it unattended. Do not think about how to quickly stop the pain syndrome, it is better to start eliminating the true cause of the pain, start treating the disease that caused this ailment.

Headache in the forehead: home treatment

If the pain is severe, and you still need to endure before consulting a doctor, you can take emergency measures to reduce the pain syndrome.Take a warm bath with chamomile decoction added to the water (the method should not be practiced at high temperatures), distract from working at the computer, from watching TV. Then the pain caused by overexertion will go away.

Try a head massage. Relax, drink lemon balm tea, warm milk with honey.

In the same case, when you have headaches often, you should definitely seek professional help from a doctor. After all, an acute or severe incessant headache may indicate the presence of serious diseases, the development of a dangerous pathology.Having drowned out the pain with pills once or twice, you can only do harm. Better to trust a specialist. He will conduct a detailed, full-scale examination, determine the diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment.

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The head on the right and the right eye hurts

What to do if the right eye and the right side of the head hurt? In fact, trauma or hangover is not the only cause of pain.

A serious illness can also provoke pain, ignoring the symptoms of which can lead to serious complications.

In addition, no one is immune from this phenomenon, therefore, a large number of people have to deal with pain in the right eye.

The right eye and the right side of the head hurts

What this can say

Painful sensations in the area of ​​the right eye can act as a separate disease or be a symptom of some other ailment.

The onset of pain is evidenced by irritation of pain receptors located in different areas of the human body (in the brain, muscle tissues, veins, etc.).

After a signal arrives at the receptor, it goes to the nerve cells, indicating the presence of painful sensations.

Headache

Note! Often, pains in the eyes and head have some kind of connection with each other. This causes the feeling that when painful sensations appear in the right or left side of the head, the eyes also hurt.

The right side of the head and the right eye hurts

Causes of pain

Many people, when they develop headaches, immediately try to relieve them with pain medication. In most cases, this will fix the problem, albeit temporarily.

But the pain can also be regular, which indicates the development of a serious pathology. Regular bouts of pain cannot be ignored, as this can harm your health.

The following are the most common conditions that can cause this symptom.

Pain can occur for various reasons

Table. Pathologies accompanied by headache on the right.

Name of ailment Description

Diseases of the oral cavity	Many ophthalmic diseases are accompanied by pain in the right side of the head. Most often, pain occurs with gum disease or malocclusion. Also, the symptom is often seen in infants during the eruption of deciduous teeth.
Glaucoma	A common ophthalmic disorder in which the patient has increased intraocular pressure. In addition to painful sensations, other symptoms often occur (decreased visual acuity, bouts of nausea, redness of the eyes).
Hypertension	Pathology is accompanied by the appearance of dull pain in the right side of the head. As a rule, the symptoms of hypertension intensify in the morning, which is associated with an increase in intracranial pressure.
Inflammation of the eye	There are many pathologies in which the organs of vision become inflamed. This is iridoiditis, iritis, chorioditis and other pathologies, accompanied by inflammation of the right orbit. The development of these diseases, in addition to the pain itself, may be indicated by increased lacrimation, photophobia, and decreased visual acuity.
Sinusitis	The chronic form of this disease is accompanied by swelling of the tissues in the facial part, which is why the right side of the patient’s head hurts (irritation of the nerve endings provokes painful sensations).There is another pathology with similar symptoms – tonsillitis.
Cervical osteochondrosis	A common disease in which the intervertebral discs in the cervical region are affected. One of the characteristic symptoms of pathology is pain in the neck and head. As a rule, when the eyes move, the painful sensations intensify.
Brain tumor	Depending on the location of the tumor, the left or right hemisphere of the brain may hurt.Often, pain manifests itself in the morning and can be aggravated by various factors. Together with painful sensations, the patient is faced with other symptoms (clouding of consciousness, a sharp decrease in weight, dizziness, nausea, etc.). The disease is very dangerous and requires timely treatment.
Cluster pain	Severe pain syndrome, manifested in the form of attacks of pain in the head. Often, the painful sensations spread to the neck, ears or temples.In this case, the patient’s face turns red, and blood vessels burst in the eyes. The danger of this ailment is that even strong drugs will not help to cope with it.
Migraine	A neurological disorder accompanied by frequent attacks of pain in the right or left side of the head. Typically, these attacks can be repeated 6-8 times a day. Doctors attribute migraine to a group of genetic diseases that are diagnosed more often in the fairer sex.In addition to painful sensations, the patient is faced with clouding of consciousness, photophobia and nausea.

Headaches in the left or right side of the head can occur in meteorological people

Note! Since there are many factors that can cause pain in the right side of the head, a doctor’s help is required to make an accurate diagnosis. Only a specialist, having carried out a diagnostic examination, will be able to establish the cause of the painful sensations.

Cluster headache

Features of the diagnosis

If you suffer from a headache that spreads to the right eye area, then you need to see a doctor for a diagnosis. For this, the patient’s history is analyzed.

At a doctor’s appointment

The doctor may also prescribe additional procedures:

• hormone test;
• electrocardiogram;
• computed tomography of the brain;
• MRI;
• general blood test.

Magnetic resonance imaging

It is important to diagnose in a timely manner, since many patients, getting rid of painful sensations, take painkillers, the active components of which can hide the symptoms of dangerous pathologies.

How to cope with pain

Pain can be relieved for a while before the doctor arrives or if you are unable to visit the hospital. First of all, for this you need to normalize your sleep and rest. Take valerian infusion if needed.

Strong coffee and other products containing caffeine should be avoided. Alternatively, you can drink thyme, chamomile, or mint tea.

The cold acts to soothe the areas of pain, so the use of cold compresses can sometimes help relieve the discomfort.

Causes and factors of migraine

It is possible to relieve painful sensations in the right side of the head with the help of therapeutic massage. Gently massage the sore spot for 10 minutes.But massage is not always possible. For example, if there is a suspicion of the development of a malignant formation, then massage is prohibited.

If the pain is prolonged and severe enough, accompanied by cerebral hemorrhage, bouts of vomiting and dizziness, then no alternative methods will help.

Even drug treatment in some cases will not be effective, so doctors resort to surgical intervention.

In order to prevent the development of serious complications, you need to seek help as soon as possible.

Treatment with medications

Methods of treatment

Quite often, an unstable emotional state acts as the main factor that provoked the appearance of painful sensations.

In such cases, the patient does not need drug therapy, but psychological therapy. Depending on the results shown by the diagnosis, the doctor prescribes various drugs.

Therefore, for a more accurate diagnosis, an examination of the blood vessels of the head, brain and spine is often carried out.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, NSAIDs)

Taking into account the development of pathology that provoked pain in the head and eye, the patient is prescribed different groups of drugs, for example, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Nimesil, Ibuprofen), painkillers ( Analgin “,” Aspirin “,” Nurofen “, etc.) or corticosteroids. As an adjunct to drug treatment, physiotherapy is performed, which includes a range of procedures.

Nimesil

Note! Throughout the entire treatment course, as well as after surgery, doctors recommend observing a drinking regimen.Drink plenty of fluids and get more rest. This will speed up the recovery processes in the body.

Apparatus for physiotherapy “Darsonval”

Prevention measures

Since all diseases that can cause painful sensations are acquired by humans, it is possible to prevent development while observing the following recommendations:

• do not overexert yourself .Any overwork, mental or physical, negatively affects human health;

Prevention of headaches

• Spend more time outdoors . Regular walks will strengthen your body;
• Be active, especially if you have a sedentary job . Gymnastics, swimming or yoga – all combined with aromatherapy and relaxation will have a positive effect on the immune system;
• Get enough sleep .An adult should sleep at least 8 hours a day. During this period of time, the body and all its systems are restored;
• Change from public transport or taxi travel to walking . This helps to relieve pain attacks and prevent them from occurring.

Lead a healthy lifestyle

Lead a healthy lifestyle, eliminate stress and physical overstrain will help prevent pain in the right side of the head.If you still had to deal with painful sensations that do not go away even after taking painkillers, then you need to seek help.

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Why the right side of the head hurts: features of the localization of the symptom and possible causes

Headache is familiar to everyone: it can occur against the background of overwork, lack of sleep, severe stress, heatstroke, colds and other external factors.If the attacks are rare, they have an obvious cause, and the painful sensations disappear after rest or taking a mild pain reliever, do not worry. An alarming symptom is frequent cephalalgia, especially if the pain is intense, concentrated in a certain area, and cannot be stopped.

Why the head hurts

To date, more than three dozen probable causes of cephalgia have been identified. The most common of them are:

• head injuries;
• arterial hypertension;
• inflammatory processes in the brain, paranasal sinuses, ears;
• diseases of the eyes, teeth;
• neurological and cerebrovascular disorders;
• neoplasms of various nature;
• osteochondrosis of the spinal column in the cervical spine;
• viral infections.

If the origin of pain attacks is unknown, the nature, strength and location of the impulses will help to determine it.

Pain on the right – check the localization

If the right side of the head hurts, you should listen to your own feelings more attentively. Having clearly defined the painful area, you can independently find out the cause of cephalalgia. At the same time, it is impossible to postpone the visit to the doctor, especially if the attacks are intense, sudden, permanent, or repeat more often 5 times a month.

Forehead

In addition to such obvious reasons as trauma or hangover, a throbbing headache covering the forehead on the right can provoke migraine, cluster syndrome. With the pathology of the cerebral vessels of the frontal lobe, neuralgia of the optic nerve, painful sensations take the form of sharp, sudden impulses.

If the pulsation is constant and aching, one can assume inflammation of the maxillary or frontal sinus (sinusitis, frontal sinusitis), as well as flu or other viral infection.

Soreness in the occipital region often occurs due to high blood pressure or injury. However, if it is localized precisely on the right side, inflammation of one of the paired nerves of the occiput, the right, is most likely.

The same symptoms are observed in myogellosis – a specific disease of the nervous tissue, when it degenerates into connective tissue. Throbbing pain is a symptom of a migraine headache.

Temple

Soreness of the temporal region of a aching, dull nature can be a symptom of overheating, stress, physical overstrain, hangover.In women, such cephalalgia often appears against the background of menstruation or lack of nutrients (with strict diets).

Pulsating pain in the temple of the right side of the head indicates spasm of cerebral vessels, increased pressure. Acute pain impulses in this zone arise due to inflammation of the trigeminal nerve, less pronounced – with depressive neurosis and other neurotic disorders.

The most probable causes of pain in the parotid region on the right are as follows:

• Otitis media is an inflammation of the ear that begins with “lumbago” in it.Gradually, the painful sensations spread to the entire half of the head, pus appears in the auricle, and the temperature rises.
• Lymphadenitis – inflammation of the parotid lymph nodes. It is accompanied by a dull pain that disappears when pressing on the affected enlarged lymph node.
• Mumps (aka mumps) is an inflammatory process in the salivary glands. Painful sensations have a stabbing character, intensified by movement or talking.

Pain near the ear, especially in the back, can occur due to inflammation of one of the branches of the trigeminal nerve, paranasal sinuses, or dental diseases.This symptom is typical for caries, pulpitis, sinusitis.

Vertex

Cephalalgia, localized above, in the parietal zone of the head – a probable sign of migraine or dangerous infectious processes in the brain (meningitis, encephalitis).

More precisely, the cause can be determined by the presence of additional symptoms: nausea and fear of light are characteristic of migraine attacks, brain inflammation is accompanied by fever, sound and photophobia, and specific syndromes.

If it is the upper zone of the head that hurts, but there are no other obvious pathological signs, we can assume fluctuations in blood pressure. Cephalalgia accompanies both its increase and decrease. Sudden acute attacks are characteristic of hemorrhagic stroke. At the same time, they are combined with impaired coordination, stupefaction and loss of consciousness.

Headache in the right side of the head, involving the eyeball, occurs for various reasons. The most likely ones are:

• Glaucoma.Painful sensations are tingling in nature, accompanied by visual impairment.
• Vascular spasm or aneurysm of the ocular artery. The pain is pulsating, intense.
• Intracranial hematoma or tumor. Cephalalgia in this case is similar to that observed with migraine.

Among the relatively harmless reasons, one can single out general fatigue or overexertion of vision. This attack passes quickly after rest.

Neck

Pain arising in the right side of the head and affecting the corresponding region of the neck, in most cases, indicates a pathology of the spine.With an injury to the cervical spine, pain impulses occur during movement.

If the cause of cephalalgia is osteochondrosis, dull, moderate pain is constantly present, and when turning or tilting the head, it increases. Cerebrovascular disorders (hypertension, atherosclerosis) are accompanied by periodic seizures. Neuralgia is characterized by acute pain impulses.

Additional symptoms

Associated symptoms help to more accurately identify the cause of the headache on the right.They also need to be reported to the doctor when visiting for the initial diagnosis. Headache treatment should also be carried out by a specialist, because often cephalalgia is a symptom of serious diseases.

Migraine

At risk are primarily women aged 20 to 40 years. If a woman has a headache that throbs and gets worse, a migraine attack can be expected.

Concomitant signs of this pathology are decreased visual acuity, photophobia, intolerance to loud sounds, nausea (sometimes vomiting).As a rule, weakness and depression appear several hours before the attack.

Cluster syndrome

Unlike migraine, this disease occurs mainly in men, most often in smokers or alcohol abusers. The pain occurs sharply, both the left and right sides, top or frontal part of the head can be affected. The pain impulse is given to the eye or temple, accompanied by lacrimation, nasal congestion, increased blood pressure, hemorrhage in the eye.

This is the name of the damage to the nerve and bone tissue of the temporomandibular joint.The pain covers the right side of the head, face, temporal region, less often the neck.

Additional signs of this disease are limitation of the movement of the lower jaw, hypersalivation, herpetic eruptions in the oral cavity, on the ears, and dizziness.

Intracranial bleeding

Hemorrhagic stroke, ruptured aneurysm or severe skull trauma are accompanied by hemorrhage. In addition to sudden intense pain, the following are observed:

• increase in blood pressure;
• nausea, vomiting;
• disorders of coordination, speech, thinking;
• impaired consciousness;
• drowsiness;
• fainting.

Cephalalgia against the background of the listed symptoms requires immediate transportation of the sick person to a medical facility.

Concussion

Closed head trauma is accompanied by pain of varying intensity, weakness, dizziness, tinnitus. If a person faints, TBI can be assumed by the presence of bruises or abrasions on the head. The conscious patient is usually very nauseous, and vomiting often occurs.

Tumor

Neoplasms, benign and malignant, are always clearly localized, which is why the right side of the head or the left hurts.A distinctive feature of cephalalgia in brain tumors is a constant, unremitting character.

As the formation grows, the pain intensifies, it cannot be stopped even with strong analgesics. The patient usually does not want to eat, he is irritable, often experiences bouts of nausea, impaired consciousness, dizziness. Seizures, epileptic seizures, and fainting may also occur.

The right side of the head and the right eye hurts

Today, people often complain of headaches.When the right side of the head and right eye hurts, or the pain is felt from the opposite side, all this can indicate serious ailments.

• A headache, and even one that manifests itself with persistent regularity, can be an independent disease, or it can be a vivid symptom of another disease associated with the cardiovascular system or other internal organs of a person.
• The scheme for the appearance of this kind of pain in the head is approximately the following: pain receptors located in the meninges, veins, muscles or nerves, under the influence of stimuli, send a signal to nerve cells about the appearance of pain.
• Pain in a certain part of the head and at the same time in the eye is often associated.

Causes of headache on the right and in the eyes

To avoid serious complications, at the slightest pain in the head and eyes, consult a doctor to identify the causes of their occurrence, of which there are a huge number. Otherwise, the consequences can be so serious that their result will be not just a decrease in the quality of human life, but mortality.

Of course, the answer to the question why the right side of the head and eyes hurts is very simple – overwork.And then it’s enough just to get a good night’s sleep to get rid of such a debilitating painful symptom.

But if the pain continues to torment and appear periodically or does not respond to drug therapy for more than three days, the reason is likely to be something more serious.

According to medical statistics, there are up to 8 reasons for this kind of head and eye pain:

• Overwork.
• Migraines.
• Arterial hypertension.
• Pre-stroke condition.
• Hematoma, intracranial, post-traumatic.
• Vascular aneurysm.
• Meningitis.
• Brain tumor.

Let’s consider each causative factor of headache and eye pain in more detail.

Overwork

The most common cause of pain on the right side of the head and eye. It often manifests itself in people who sit and work at the computer for a long time. Stress, emotional overload or hard mental work can all cause fatigue and affect the development of pain on the right side of the head and eye.

The nature of this pain is usually compressive. In fact, this is a spasm of the vessel, due to which the cerebral blood supply is disrupted. This spasm is associated with compression of the vessels of the shoulder girdle. And the painful “kickback” in the eye for this spasm is a completely natural phenomenon.

And even after elimination of the causative factor, this headache may continue for a certain time. Therefore, it is very important to prevent it, not treat it. To do this, you should get up more often, move, walk, do exercises and try to avoid stressful situations as much as possible.

Migraine headaches

It is a migraine type headache that is characterized by soreness on one side and in the eye area. Migraines begin, in most cases, in people over the age of 25. But, it happens that this disease begins to progress much earlier, in children of 6-7 years old with increased loads (admission to school often becomes a “push” for the onset of migraines).

Migraines are of different types. A simple migraine starts abruptly and is almost always intense.And the so-called migraine with aura begins with a slight tingling or aching pain in the forehead, eyes, temples, and after a few hours the pain is localized on one side of the head and radiates to the eye.

It should be noted right away that a universal remedy for migraine pain does not yet exist. But the most harmless and effective medicine at this stage of research on this disease are drugs containing triptans (Amigren, Antimigren, Sumatriptan).

But the main preventive and therapeutic tips for people suffering from migraines are:

• Keeping calm.
• Stress Avoidance.
• Leading a healthy lifestyle.
• Compliance with the regime of the day.
• Night sleep should last at least 8-9 hours.
• Eat a healthy diet.

Hypertension

In people with this diagnosis, sudden “surges” in blood pressure can cause pain on the right side of the head that radiates to the eye.

An acute attack of such pain can be triggered by a cough or sudden movements of the head and trunk, in general, by all that leads to vasospasm and increased pressure in the arteries.

This also includes a headache on the one hand that radiates to the eye and with intracranial high or low pressure. And if blood pressure is determined by measuring it with a tonometer, then intracranial pressure can be determined only with the help of special devices in a clinic.

As a rule, the main recommendations for high blood and intracranial pressure are refusal from alcoholic, energy drinks, including coffee and strong tea.This is also the prevention of headaches on the right side.

Pre-stroke condition

When the head hurts, the right side and the pain radiates to the eye – any doctor can suspect a pre-stroke condition of the patient. You can confirm the diagnosis with a tonometer – by measuring your blood pressure.

If it (pressure) reaches critical levels, mandatory hospitalization and the appointment of clinical procedures to stabilize the pressure and prevent hemorrhage in the human brain should follow.

As a rule, it is the pre-stroke condition that is the cause of the headache on the right, radiating to the eye in people over 50 years of age.

Intracranial hematoma

Intracranial hematoma is formed either after a head injury or after a fairly strong blow to the head. The headache may not appear immediately, but only after a few days. In addition, it is the pain syndrome on one side of the head that radiates to the eye that may indicate a previous concussion.

1. It is not uncommon that surgical intervention is necessary to eliminate a hematoma and get rid of such a headache.
2. Hematoma is detected by tomographic examination of the head.
3. After confirming the diagnosis, the patient is recommended to bed rest, abundant sleep, and a complete rejection of physical labor.

Vascular aneurysm

Pain in a vascular aneurysm is concentrated on one side of the head and radiates to the eye.The nature of this pain is pulsating and sharp. The intensity of the pain increases with head movements.

It is impossible to start this pain, and at the very first sign you should consult a specialist doctor for help.

Meningitis

Headache radiating to the eyes, and then to the ears, neck – this is one of the main signs of meningitis. Pain is almost impossible to relieve with conventional pain relievers.

I The increase in pain in the head with meningitis occurs quickly enough.Any delay in seeking medical attention in this case can be fatal. Meningitis is an extremely complex and life-threatening disease. His treatment is carried out only in a hospital hospital, specialist doctors.

Brain tumor

If a tumor forms in the brain, the headache begins to grow every day, become stronger and less and less susceptible to pain medications.

If the right side of the head hurts and radiates to the eye, it is very important to have a quick examination of the brain for the presence of tumors in it.

The earlier a disease is detected, the more chances a person has for a full recovery and restoration of the quality of life.

It is always important to remember that an accurate diagnosis can only be established by a specialist doctor after various types of medical examinations.

Only after a qualified diagnosis of the condition of the brain and head vessels can certain methods of treatment be selected and applied to relieve pain.

General methods of dealing with a headache radiating to the eye

If, after a medical examination and in the absence of tumors in the brain, a headache on the right side, radiating to the eye continues to torment, you can apply the following methods of dealing with it:

• Cold compress on forehead (you can use a regular heating pad, filling it with cold water, you can use ice cubes, smearing them on the temples and forehead, or you can just periodically put a damp napkin on your forehead and temples, cooled).
• Massage of the temporal region (you can massage yourself, lightly pressing on the temples with your fingertips and massage them in circular motions; massage movements can cover the area behind the ears, up to the cervical spine; in addition, you can massage the frontal part, eyes, slightly pressing on the eyeballs).
• Hot foot baths (you can steam your feet in hot water to drain blood and fluid from the head; this method is often effective even for severe migraines).

Medical therapy for headaches that radiate to the eye

In modern pharmacology, there is a fairly large selection of various painkillers. But, buying them yourself, without a doctor’s recommendation, is still not worth it. After all, some of them can be addictive or have a negative effect on other organs and systems.

If a doctor diagnoses a migraine or pain from overwork, then most often his prescriptions to combat pain will be in the form of drugs with an anti-inflammatory effect and a calming effect on the central nervous system.This is for the primary headache.

If a disease is identified that manifests itself through this type of headache, then treatment will be prescribed or a therapy regimen will be developed in accordance with the diagnosis.

Why can the eye and head hurt on one side and what to do about it?

Pain in the eye and head on one side can be caused by different reasons. Not all factors require seeking medical attention.

Causes of pain on one side

It does not matter from which side the pain syndrome arose.Neuralgic problems, injuries of certain parts of the body become provocateurs. Also, the factors of unpleasant sensations are:

• Overwork;
• Infectious disease;
• Colds;
• Poisoning from the use of certain products of the alcoholic industry or chemicals.

Before starting treatment, it is necessary to try to eliminate the simplest possible causes – overwork. Ensure good sleep, get up from the computer every hour and give rest to your eyes, minimize the presence of stressful situations.

If it hurts on the right

It is worth considering in more detail why pains appear in the right eye and the right side of the head.

Prolonged headaches and conditions require careful attention and mandatory consultation with a specialist, since they can signal serious internal diseases.

Fatigue and overstrain

An uncomfortable state and a strong pulsating point, accompanied by discomfort in the eyes, tingling in the temple and in the forehead, radiates to the concha of the ears.Such symptoms occur during prolonged work at the computer or while watching TV, which indicates eye strain. Sensations appear after sleep or in the evening.

Contusions

Severe head trauma can cause concussion. Subsequently, diseases develop, the right side of the head hurts.

Glaucoma

The causes of pain in the right side of the head lie in glaucoma. The appearance of the disease is associated with an increase in intraocular pressure. Further development of the disease is accompanied by other defects in the organs of vision, visual impairment and death of the optic nerve.It can occur in one eye, accompanied by tingling and a blurry picture.

Irritation begins in the back of the head, then smoothly goes to one part of the head: left or right.

Incorrect lenses

Incorrectly fitted contact lenses irritate the eyeball, cause inflammation of the organ of vision, as a result, an unpleasant sensation is transmitted to the brain. There is a migraine, tears, fatigue.

Patients wearing glasses are at risk.Incorrectly fitted lenses, too powerful or weak.

Spasms of blood vessels

Due to improper exercise, the cervical vertebrae can pinch or damage blood vessels. In the future, this will lead to pain syndrome when it presses on the right side and head.

Minor hemorrhages are also possible, provoking migraines. A person has bouts of nausea, sluggishness, inability to concentrate. They appear in patients aged 25-45 years.

Discomfort affects one hemisphere of the brain and affects the sensation of soreness in the eyes.

Hemicrania, a derivative of migraine, mainly affecting women. The pain on the right is severe, the pupils are constricted, the eyes turn red.

Osteochondrosis often causes an uncomfortable condition associated with pulsation in the head, neck, eyes. There are periods of pain relief and periods of exacerbation.

Severe brain diseases cause symptoms in the head and in the eye on the right side: meningitis, pre-stroke condition, intracranial hematoma, brain tumors.

If a brain tumor has formed, then the manifestation of pain does not depend on the size. Malignant neoplasm often provokes other symptoms:

• The patient is losing weight;
• Onset of seizures;
• Accompanied by morning sickness;
• Slight tingling sensation in the hands and feet.

Pain in the right temple

Migraine is a disease characterized by pain in the temples. Doctors note that the pain is concentrated on the right.

Tension of the temporal artery, its pressure begins with pain not only from one side to the head, but is also projected onto the right eye.

Possible return of pain in the heart, can provoke frequent trips to the toilet to empty the bladder. Symptoms accompanying migraine:

• Attacks of nausea and vomiting;
• Headache in the area of ​​the right temple;
• Dizziness;
• Drowsiness;
• Feeling very tired.

With migraine, pain occurs in the morning.A recurring attack can be stopped if the person takes painkillers on time.

Medicine considers heredity to cause headaches. Also, there is a manifestation of migraine in women before the onset of the menstrual cycle.

If it hurts on the left

• Pain on the left side can be an independent disease or be the result of the reaction of another dangerous disease.
• Pain receptors are distributed throughout the body, including the blood vessels, the nervous system and the cerebral cortex.
• Consider the causes of discomfort on the left side.

Fatigue

Modern life is full of stress, nervous tension. Due to overwork, a person may have eye and headache on one side. This is how spasmodic phenomena appear in the arteries located in the shoulder joint.

The blood flow is disturbed and a pulsating area appears. It does not go away even after rest or stress relief.

To prevent the appearance of such symptoms, it is necessary to ensure adequate sleep and minimize stressful situations.

Severe attack of headaches

Pain syndrome is felt in the head, with a gradual transition to the left side and radiates to the eye.

Migraine is manifested by pain and a feeling of stiffness in the limbs. Women are more likely than men to suffer from migraine pains.

The pharmaceutical industry cannot offer a medicine that will save you from pain attacks. People who are prone to the manifestation of the disease need to rest more, not overwork and lead an active lifestyle.

A patient’s reaction to changing weather conditions may be accompanied by a sharp pain. In this case, the appearance of other diseases is possible: conjunctivitis, nervousness, breakdown in the body. There are unpleasant pulsating sensations of a prolonged nature.

Violation of the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid

Acute pain in the left side of the head and in the eye can occur with an accelerated exit or violation of the correct movement of cerebrospinal fluid. This is due to increased intracranial pressure.If this reason is identified, doctors recommend giving up coffee, energy drinks and alcohol.

Hematoma

A blow to the head provokes trauma to the inner content of the skull and the appearance of pain on the left side. Everything speaks of brain damage. To confirm or deny the fact, it is necessary to conduct an MRI. If the examination reveals the presence of defects inside, surgical intervention will be urgently needed.

Pre-stroke state

With pain on the left, there are suspicions of problems of the cardiovascular system, namely a pre-stroke state.The first thing to do when symptoms appear is to measure your blood pressure. High rates confirm the diagnosis, it is necessary to call an ambulance without postponing the problem on the back burner. Elderly patients are at risk.

Vascular aneurysm

Inflammation of the arterial walls, in which a neoplasm appears on the blood vessel, eventually filling with blood. In the future, the overgrown lump presses on the nerve or tissue surrounding the brain. An aneurysm forms anywhere, but mostly pain is localized in the area of ​​arterial bifurcation.

The disease is accompanied by pulsating pain in the left side of the face and in the eye.

A person cannot cope without medical assistance. Any movement of the head intensifies the already existing pain sensations.

Inflammation of the meninges

The disease is characterized by a severe headache that grows every day. After 2-3 days, discomfort appears in the left eye, then it is felt by the left ear, and as a result, on the entire left side of the body.

Cephalalgia

A disease similar in its symptoms to migraine.It is determined by high blood pressure, red face, bursting blood vessels. The pain is severe, appears suddenly, manifests itself in seizures. The duration of the attacks ranges from 15 minutes to 2 hours daily.

Neoplasm in the brain

The disease is accompanied by discomfort that grows more and more every day. Unpleasant symptoms in the head, eyes, attacks of nausea, dizziness.

Damage to the intervertebral discs

Injuries to the discs or other tissues of the spine that arise in the spine provoke pain in the left temple.This is due to blockage of blood vessels passing through the cervical spine.

Saline build-ups on the spinal column cause compression of the arteries. As a result, the organs do not receive enough oxygen and nutrients. There are pains of a characteristic pulling, aching look.

Treatment

Before starting treatment, you need to identify why it hurts. A physician can do this by conducting an examination and receiving test results.Self-medication does not give positive results, but only worsens the condition!

What to do if your head hurts badly:

• Make a cold compress or small lotions.
• Brew herbal tea.
• Take analgesics.

If unpleasant symptoms appear, eliminate panic and relax. Perhaps the pain symptoms are not associated with the pathology of the internal organs. The possible cause was nervous tension. If the discomfort has not disappeared, diagnostics and consultation with a specialist are required to find out why the eye and head hurt.

In case of sudden onset of pain on the right side, acupressure is performed: temples, head, neck. Take a pain reliever and lie down.

Physicians advise, if the duration of discomfort for more than 2 days, seek medical attention from a doctor.

The doctor prescribes medications for severe pain, depending on the diagnosis:

• The pain that radiates to the eye is due to migraine – triptans and ergotamines are prescribed.
• If glaucoma is the main irritant – pilocarpine.

The beauty and health of the eyes depend on the internal state of the body. Maintaining clarity of mind, visual acuity, good health is the main task of a person.

Does your eye hurt? What to do in such cases?

Does your eye hurt inside?

This is how high blood pressure manifests itself. Especially carefully you need to monitor the health of the eyes of people suffering from diabetes mellitus, diseases of the cardiovascular system, hypertensive patients. Patients complain of discomfort, as if “pushing” the eye from the inside.The eye itself can visually look absolutely healthy: there is no redness or swelling of the eyelid.

Why is this happening? The unpleasant sensations that we described above are a sign of oxygen starvation of the tissues around the eye. If you notice such symptoms, as well as feel pain inside the eye, immediately contact an ophthalmologist at the VIZIOBUD clinic. Pain inside the eye can be a harbinger of more serious diseases: glaucoma, cataracts, etc.

Older people should also be especially attentive to eye health, even if there are no symptoms of the disease.Physiologically, the lens of the eye loses its elasticity with age, therefore cataract is an age-related disease and the success of its treatment depends on the speed of seeking medical help. Fortunately, modern medicine is showing successful treatments for cataracts, glaucoma, and other complex eye conditions.

Another common symptom: temple and eye pain. What is the reason?

There are several common causes: high blood pressure, vascular dystonia, intracranial pressure, atherosclerosis, meningitis.As you can see, there are several reasons, therefore, with frequent recurrences of symptoms, you should not self-medicate. Serious illnesses such as meningitis or atherosclerosis require only medication under the supervision of a physician.

What to do if a child’s eye hurts?

Contact a pediatric ophthalmologist to find out the cause. If a child wears glasses, pain can occur as a result of incorrectly selected optics. And incorrectly selected optics can cause a sharp deterioration in vision with further long-term correction.

Pain in the eye of any nature is a signal that there is a root cause and it is necessary to eliminate it, and not a consequence. Modern diagnostics will allow you to find the cause of the pain, and further treatment will be prescribed individually, taking into account the nature of the disease and the individual characteristics of the organism.
© Author: ophthalmologist Ivashchik Elena

Headache during pregnancy. Treatment of headache during pregnancy in Tyumen

Headache is a kind of alarm signal of the body and the second most common complaint of pregnant women after dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract.In the first trimester, headache is more often of a nervous nature, in late pregnancy it is caused by plethora.

Many diseases can cause headaches during pregnancy:

• vegetative-vascular dystonia;

• exacerbation of osteochondrosis;

• hypertonic disease;

• endocrine diseases;

• connective tissue diseases;

• neuralgia of a different nature;

• the consequences of injuries;

• neurasthenia and sleep disturbances;

• etc.(you can list all extragenital pathology).

Be a manifestation of acute colds – ARVI, rhinitis, sinusitis, etc.

As well as all sorts of complications of pregnancy: may accompany

• toxicosis;

• the threat of termination of pregnancy;

• neuropathy and psychopathy of pregnant women;

• dermatoses of pregnant women;

• phlebeurysm;

• anemia of pregnant women.

The headache is always different, every pregnant woman has its own characteristics, improvement or deterioration from any factors: some are better at rest, others from movement, after sleep, from heat or cold compresses. When prescribing homeopathic remedies, this differentiation of symptoms is very important for the selection of a remedy. Homeopathic remedies give us the opportunity, by curing one thing, not to cripple the other.They do not pose a threat to the child.

A “mild” drug for headaches during pregnancy is “Spigelon” (a complex homeopathic drug). For acute headache, take 1 tablet under the tongue, every 15 minutes until symptoms decrease, but not more than 2 hours. The usual regimen is 1 tablet 3 times a day.

The effect of the drug Spigelon is due to its constituent components:

– Spigelia anthelmia – especially effective for recurrent headaches localized above the orbit, which are associated with the intensity of solar radiation (until noon, the pain increases, then begins to decrease) and is aggravated by movement of the head and body.The drug has an excellent effect on headaches accompanied by “throbbing inside the head” which are relieved by pressure.

– Belladonna – for headaches caused by compression, characterized by throbbing, heat and a feeling of fullness in the head (especially behind the forehead) and aggravated by movement and noise. Acts on headaches due to nervous tension, especially those localized on the right side of the head.

– Bryonia alba – effective for congestive headache caused by even slight movement in the morning and increasing until the evening.Eliminates the feeling of pressure in the head “from the inside out”, “as if the head could explode.” Relieves unbearable headache from the slightest movement: breathing, sneezing, coughing, etc.

– Gelsemium – relieves headaches with a feeling of heaviness, “enlargement” of the head and tightening it like a hoop; they begin at the back of the head and are concentrated above the eyes. It is especially effective for migraines.

– Melilotus officinalis – for headache due to nervous tension, which disappears with nosebleeds.

– Natrium carbonicum – indicated for headaches caused by mental strain. This remedy is typical for situations where any attempt to think leads to the appearance of a headache. This pain is also exacerbated by exposure to the sun or by using artificial light.

– Silicea – effective for headaches caused by mental mental strain.

– Thuja – known for its effect on headaches, as if “a nail is being driven into the head” or “a screwdriver is being screwed in”.This remedy is also effective for migraines.

For headaches in pregnant women against the background of a cold, monopreparations help well:

– Belladonna C3 or C6;

– Cocculus C6 or C12;

– Gelsemium D3, C3 or C6;

-Ferrum phosphoricum C3 (with ARVI and influenza, after a decrease in temperature, a headache and severe general weakness are worried for a year).

For self-treatment, it is better to use complex homeopathic medicines, since they are multicomponent and cover most of the symptoms.

Monopreparations are best treated if they are selected by a homeopathic doctor, taking into account all the features of the course of pregnancy, the presence of chronic diseases, in order to maximally alleviate the condition of the expectant mother and not harm the child.

The consultation was prepared by Nadezhda Petrovna Popkova, obstetrician-gynecologist-homeopath.

You can make an appointment with this specialist by calling the registry of the Asko-Sana Medical Center 8 (3452) 35-95-98.

90,000 Pressing pain in the eyes. Causes and treatment

Some people experience pressing pain in the eyes. The pressure symptom is described as pain above the eyes, on moving the eyes, around the eyes, or behind the eyes.

Pressing pain in the eyes is usually accompanied by additional symptoms:

– headache
– decreased vision
– increased temperature
– double vision
– photophobia
– loss of visual fields.

Causes of pressing pain in the eye

1. Glaucoma. A sharp increase in intraocular pressure to high numbers is accompanied by the appearance of bursting pain in the eyes of a pressing character and a sharp decrease in vision, the appearance of a white fog in front of the eye. Additionally, nausea and vomiting may be present. A very formidable symptom in glaucoma. The condition requires immediate medical attention.

2. Optic neuritis. With inflammation of the optic nerve, pressing pain appears behind the eye, bursting in nature, aggravated by eye movement.Viral and bacterial infections can cause neuritis.

3. Iridocyclitis. Inflammation of the iris of the eye causes severe pressing eye pain and severe photophobia.

4. Computer syndrome. Visual fatigue can cause pressing pain in the eyes at the end of the working day or after continuous work at the computer for more than 2 hours.

5. Migraine. There is a separate ocular form – migraines. In this case, it is imperative to exclude the causes of pain in the eye itself.It is accompanied by loss of visual fields. Full restoration of vision and cessation of pressing eye pain is observed after the cessation of the migraine attack.

6. Sinusitis. Inflammation in the sinuses, especially in the upper sinus (frontal sinus), can cause pressing pain in the eyes and in the head. Eye and headache is accompanied by an increase in overall body temperature above 38 grams. and the appearance of symptoms of body intoxication.

7. Increased intracranial pressure. In some cases, after a head injury, vascular disease, or infectious diseases, pressing pain in the eyes appears.

8. Injury to the eye. Any eye injury is accompanied by pain in the eyes. Pressing pain occurs as a result of a contusion or blow to the eye.

Treatment of pressing pain in the eyes

In most cases, a slight pressing pain in the eyes is associated with normal fatigue and after rest disappears on its own. However, some of the causes that cause crushing eye pain are signs of a very serious problem. For example, pressing pain in glaucoma.

If not diagnosed on time and not treated, this can lead to complete blindness. Therefore, it is very important to see a specialist doctor to find out the root cause that led to the development of pressing pain in the eyes.

Come to the diagnosis at the address: Almaty, Tole bi street, 95a (corner of Baitursynov street).

Phone: +7 (775) 007 01 00; +7 (727) 279 54 36

90,000 7 types of headaches: how they differ and what they talk about | Healthy life | Health

In the meantime, headaches can turn into chronic and significantly spoil your life.Which headache indicates a serious illness? And what is the disease itself? Let’s try to figure out how to distinguish between headaches and how to treat them.

Tension pain

This is the most common type of headache in the world – each of us has experienced it at least once in our lives. They are not repeated often, they acquire a chronic form in 3% of cases.

Features . Feels like pressure or tightness around the top of the head. The muscles in your forehead and eye sockets may seem too tense, but you cannot relax them.The duration of such pains varies from half an hour to a week, the intensity usually increases in the evening.

Possible causes . Tension pain can be associated with excessive stress or injury to the muscles of the head and neck. However, when diagnosed, the source of pain is usually “undefined.”

How to treat . Since pain is rarely regular, simple pain relievers such as ibuprofen or paracetamol are the best remedies for pain. If the pain does not go away for more than a week, you can try to do light physical education, regularly stretch your shoulders and neck, and be outdoors more to neutralize stress.Chronic tension pains are treated with medication as prescribed by a physician.

Migraine

Features . Migraine is a recurrent pain on one side of the head that lasts about 4 hours or longer. Typically, migraine episodes recur and can lead to dizziness, nausea, and photophobia (photophobia). Sometimes, before the onset of an attack, patients experience visual abnormalities – they see bright colored rings and stripes – or feel a slight tingling sensation throughout the body.

Possible causes .The mechanism of migraine headaches has long been a subject of controversy in scientific circles. Now doctors are sure that this is definitely not a mental illness. It is associated with a dysfunction of the brain, but with what, it is not known for certain. It is noted that during the onset of pain, the blood vessels of the head greatly expand, and abnormal electrical activity occurs on the cerebral cortex.

How to treat . Approximately 20% of people suffering from migraines experience pain after a certain external influence – a pungent smell, a loud monotonous sound, cigarette smoke, etc.e. Doctors simply advise such patients to avoid “risk factors”, while the rest are left to take medications as prescribed (triptans are most effective, but they act almost like a drug – the more you drink, the worse it cures). Unfortunately, it is impossible to completely cure migraines, and simple painkillers will hardly help you.

Cluster pain

These pains affect approximately 1% of the entire population of the planet, and in 80% of cases they are men.

Features .This is intense throbbing pain on one side of the head, usually in the front of the head, near the eye. It lasts from 15 minutes to an hour and is accompanied by redness of the eyes, tearing, runny nose, rush of blood to the head. It usually occurs at the same time of day with regular time intervals – once a week, a month, two, and so on. Sometimes it reaches such a sharpness that a person cannot not only function normally – even move and talk.

Possible causes .Unknown.

How to treat . This type of pain is difficult to treat because it occurs sporadically and can disappear as unpredictably as it appeared. For prolonged seizures, oxygen therapy is used (the patient breathes through a mask) and medicinal injections as prescribed by the doctor.

Hangover

Features . Are obvious.

Possible causes . There are many conjectures about exactly how alcohol contributes to the onset of headaches.One of them says that alcohol dilates the vessels of the brain and disrupts the work of the neurotransmitter serotonin, a substance through which electrical signals are transmitted from one nerve cell to another. Both of these symptoms are observed with migraine pains. In addition, alcohol dries out the body, and dehydration is also known to trigger migraine attacks.

How to treat . The best remedy is a paracetamol tablet and good sleep. But you shouldn’t be joking about a hangover.If your head hurts even after a small dose of alcohol, it is possible that you are suffering from migraines, and alcohol simply pushes the attacks.

Brain tumor

Hypochondriacs and simply worried patients often associate headaches with brain cancer. We hasten to reassure you: in fact, only 4% of tumor formations appear in this way.

Features . If the pain is nevertheless associated with a tumor, it usually appears in the morning and is accompanied by vomiting.The episodes are repeated periodically and get worse and worse over time. If, against this background, there is a sharp weight loss, personality changes and seizures, this is a reason to undergo a brain examination.

Possible causes . When a tumor grows to a certain size, an increase in brain volume leads to an increase in intracranial pressure. Hence the initial symptoms.

How to treat . Depends on the location, size and type of education.

Intracranial bleeding

Having received an injury to the head vessels, a person may not immediately understand this. Sometimes hemorrhage appears several hours after the rupture of the vessel, but it is potentially very dangerous.

Features . Sudden, growing pain anywhere in the head. It is accompanied by visual impairments, speech skills, coordination, personality disorders, nausea. Symptoms come on in turns and get worse over time. Eventually, the person may lose consciousness.

Possible cause . The rupture of the vessel can occur as a result of injury (strong blow) or due to excessive thinning of its walls.

How to treat . First of all, the doctor will need to remove the accumulated blood from the cranium, since the hematoma will press on the brain, damaging it. Then it is extremely important to find out the cause of the hemorrhage: if it was not preceded by an obvious trauma, the ruptures may recur. Such patients need an examination of the vessels of the brain.

Temporal arteritis

The disease usually occurs in people 50 and older and without treatment can lead to complete blindness.

Features . Severe headaches occur with weight loss, insomnia, depression, sometimes fever and redness of the scalp. The shoulder and neck can also hurt.

Possible causes . Many different factors can push the disease, including viral infections. A strong attack on the immune system causes it to malfunction and causes the immune system to attack the walls of the blood vessels.Other “provocateurs” of arteritis include uncontrolled medication, intense exposure to sunlight, alcoholism, hypothermia and various injuries.

How to treat . The most commonly used steroid medication is to stop the inflammation of the blood vessels. If you have concomitant vision problems (for example, lens opacity), an ophthalmologist should be treated.

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Tumors of the orbit

The share of neoplasms of the orbit accounts for about 1/4 of all tumors of the organ of vision.Among them, there are both benign (80%) and malignant (20%) processes.

Metastatic tumors may develop in orbit!

Symptoms of an orbital tumor: pain in the orbital region, decreased visual acuity and double vision, displacement and limitation of eye mobility, edema of the mucous membrane of the eye and eyelids, palpable formation under the skin, dysfunction of the eyelids (prolapse, deformation)

It should be remembered that orbital tumors may be asymptomatic

Methods for diagnosing orbital pathology:

1.Ophthalmic examination

2. Viso, peri, campi, ophthalmometry

3. Exophthalmometry – non-invasive determination of the degree of displacement of the eyeball relative to the bony walls of the orbit

4. Ultrasound (including Doppler study)

5. X-ray computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are the leading non-invasive diagnostic methods

6. Positron emission tomography

7. Biopsy is the leading method of invasive diagnosis of orbital tumors.Morphological methods for the diagnosis of orbital neoplasms: excisional biopsy, incisional biopsy, fine-needle aspiration biopsy.

The most rational type of intervention is determined by the doctor at the stage of preparation for the operation.

Only our institution carries out a modern diagnostic method – trepanobiopsy.

Surgical methods for the treatment of orbital tumors available in the arsenal of ophthalmic oncologists are carried out only in cases where there is no destruction of the bone walls and the spread of the tumor to adjacent zones.Otherwise, the patient should be referred to a specialized oncological hospital.

Treatments for orbital tumors:

Depends on the clinical symptoms, the characteristics of the pathological process (the alleged nature of the neoplasm, type of growth, size, localization) and is determined by the doctor

1. Surgical treatment is the most commonly used type of treatment. Complete removal of the formation is carried out in cases of delimited single foci in orbit

Removal of ad maximum followed by radiation or chemotherapy is performed in cases of diffuse tumor growth, multiple foci, suspicion of a specific type of tumor (eg, lymphoma, metastasis), requiring further chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

Exenteration of the orbit (complete removal of the soft tissue contents of the orbit to the bony walls) is a crippling type of surgery performed in cases of a confirmed malignant process in the orbit that occupies most of the orbit, when no other treatment is indicated. It is possible to carry out external prosthetics within a period of about 9-12 months after the operation.

2. Radiation therapy – certain types of tumors and inflammatory diseases

3. Chemotherapy – the need for this treatment is determined by an oncologist at a consultation in a specialized institution. It is necessary, as a rule, in the treatment of metastatic tumors, lymphomas, etc.

4. Combined treatment.

5. Conservative treatment – treatment with medication, physiotherapy. It is indicated for pseudotumorous (inflammatory) processes, vascular pathology of the orbit.

Condition after a course of conservative treatment (decongestants, blood vessels, anti-inflammatory, desensitizing drugs).

Observational tactics are possible in cases of a small tumor, presumably benign, with very slow growth (years), which does not affect the visual acuity and cosmetic appearance of the patient.