Everyone has suffered some that uncomfortable and continuous pain in some area of the head. Headache, also known as headaches, is one of the most common diseases a person experiences throughout their life. Generally, it is usually something temporary since it is produced by the tension that accumulates in the head, which causes the affected area to become inflamed and, consequently, that it produces that discomfort in it.
However, what happens when this tension mixes with other symptoms? For example, if I have a headache and dizziness, what can it be? In the following article we tell you the possible conditions that can cause this pain in the head accompanied by dizziness and other symptoms. Read!
Headache and dizziness from migraines
Migrainesare a type of headache that is very intense and starts suddenly. This condition begins between the ages of 10 and 30, and is usually much more common in women.
Although the exact causes of migraines are not known, there are some factors that may be related to their appearance such as hormonal changes (especially at puberty), stress, lack of sleep, alcohol intake and some environmental factors such as temperature changes.
If you're wondering what causes you to sometimes get dizzy and at the same time, your head hurts, migraines may be the answer you're looking for. However, you'll need to watch to see if there are also any of the following symptoms of migraines:
- Blurred vision.
- See lights or stars.
- Tunnel vision.
- Nausea.
- Dizziness and weakness.
- Eye pain.
- Tingling.
- Difficulty concentrating.
Eye strain causes headache and dizziness
What can it be if I have a headache and dizziness? Another possible cause of this type of symptoms is visual fatigue, a fairly common condition that occurs when our eyes suffer an overexertion to continuously perform what is known as an accommodative reflex (vision that allows us to focus on planes near and far at the same time). It can also be caused by carrying out activities with inadequate lighting since we force the eyes to make this effort.
Eye strain is identified by the following symptoms:
- Headache: in this condition the discomfort is usually located either in the area of the forehead or eyes. Sometimes this pain can be so intense that it can lead to dizziness.
- Discomfort in the eye area: it is very common to suffer symptoms such as itching, stinging, tearing, dryness and / or having the feeling of carrying something inside the eyes.
- Congestion: usually located in the nasal bridge or in the eye sockets. Sometimes, it can be accompanied by eye pain.
- Swollen eyelids and redness of the eyes.
- Blurred vision and difficulty focusing properly, which can lead to dizziness.
Tension headache
Another condition that may be causing a headache accompanied by some dizziness is tension headache. This health problem is the most common type of headache, and is a headache (sometimes it also occurs in other areas such as the scalp and neck) caused by tension or contraction of the neck muscles, mainly.
This condition can occur at any age, although it is usually much more common in women than in men. Generally, tension headache is caused by activities that require prolonged position, although there may also be other reasons such as stress, alcohol or caffeine consumption, a cold, fatigue or eye strain, among others.
Among the symptoms of tension headache, we find the following:
- Dull headache: feeling of pressure in the area.
- Pain in other areas of the body depending on where the tension is (scalp, neck and / or shoulders).
- Facial spasms.
- Eye discomfort such as tearing, redness of the eyes, and itching.
- Other symptoms in the eyes: drooping and more closed eyelids and anisocoria (different dilation in each pupil).
- Vertigo: nausea, dizziness and feeling faint.
Sinusitis also causes headache and dizziness
Sinusitis is an infection caused by a virus, fungi and/or bacteria that causes inflammation in the sinuses, which are located behind the bones of the nose, eyes, cheeks and forehead. Among the factors that increase the risk of developing this condition are smoking, changes in altitude and allergic rhinitis, among others.
Sinusitis may be the condition that may be causing headaches and dizziness. However, you'll need to watch to see if there are also any of these symptoms of sinusitis:
- Loss of smell.
- Fatigue and discomfort.
- Cough and sore throat.
- Fever and weakness.
- Pain and feeling of pressure behind the eyes and teeth.
- Runny nose and congestion.
