Facts about Headaches

Headache disorders are among the most common disorders

Headache disorders, which are characterized by recurrent headache, are associated with personal and societal burdens of pain, disability, damaged quality of life.

Migraine, tension-type headache, sinusitis and cluster headache are the common causes of headache

Common symptoms of sinusitis besides headache are

  • Sinusitis usually occurs after a viral upper respiratory infection or cold
  • In this disease there is thick, discoloured nasal mucus discharge
  • This is associated with a decreased sense of smell
  • There is also pain in one cheek or upper teeth

When to see a doctor

Consult ENT Surgeon if:

  • Your headache symptoms occur more than 15 days a month or you require frequent pain medicine
  • You have a severe headache
  • You miss school or work because of frequent headaches or the headaches interfere with your daily life