Facial Pain

Why do I get headaches?

Here are some of the most frequent reasons people get facial headaches:

• Sinus Infections (Sinusitis): When your sinuses (the spaces in your skull around your nose and eyes) get inflamed, it can cause pain and pressure in your face. This pain often gets worse when you bend over or lie down. Other symptoms include stuffy nose, post-nasal drip, facial tenderness, and sometimes fever.

• Migraines: Migraines are strong headaches that can cause throbbing pain, sometimes in half of the face, especially around your eyes or jaw. You might also feel tingling, be sensitive to light or sound, or feel sick to your stomach.

• Tension Headaches: These are the most common headaches. They cause a dull, aching pain or tightness across your forehead, temples, or jaw. Stress, poor posture, or muscle tension in your neck and shoulders can trigger them.

• Cluster Headaches: These are rare but very severe headaches that usually affect one side of your face, especially around one eye. They come in cycles, lasting weeks or months, and can cause burning pain, red eyes, or stuffy nose.

• Jaw Problems (TMJ Disorders): Problems with the joint that connects your jaw to your skull can cause pain in your jaw, cheeks, or around your ears. This pain can get worse when you chew or talk.

• Dental Issues: Tooth infections, abscesses, or grinding your teeth can cause pain in your jaw, teeth, or temples. Sometimes, the pain spreads to your face and can be throbbing or cause swelling.

• Trigeminal Neuralgia: This is a nerve problem that causes sudden, sharp pain in your face, often triggered by simple things like chewing or touching your face.

• Eye Strain or Glaucoma: Using digital devices too much or poor lighting can strain your eyes and cause headaches in your forehead or temples. Glaucoma, which is high pressure in the eye, can also cause dull pain around
  your eyes or forehead.