High-energy X-rays and other forms of radiation can be used to kill off cancer cells or stop their spread. This comes in two forms—internal and external. External radiation therapy uses a machine to focus a high-energy radiation beam at the cancer. Internal radiation therapies use wires, c...
As discussed above, we naturally want to breathe through our noses. Some people cannot breathe through their noses because of the obstruction of the nasal passages. This can be caused by a deviation of the nasal septum,allergies,sinus infections, swelling of the turbinates, or largeadenoids(tons...
Sinusitis is a disease that causes a stuffy sensation in nose, headaches, and pain on your face. The typical causes of sinus pressure are allergies, flu, infections, and colds. Though you may be prone to illness, allergies or infection, you can learn how to relieve sinus pressure headache ...
Throbbing headaches are often associated withmigraine headaches, caffeine withdrawal, and hangovers. However, you may also feel a throbbing headache with a wide variety of other conditions, such as a stress headache, cluster headache, or inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis). What causes a throbb...
increased pressure inside the skull - severe headaches, ringing in your ears, dizziness, nausea, vision problems, pain behind your eyes; signs of liver or pancreas problems - loss of appetite, upper stomach pain (that may spread to your back), tiredness, nausea or vomiting, fast heart rate...
Sinus headaches These types of headaches win the gold medal for overdiagnosis, according to Dr. Goadsby. People with migraines often mistake them for sinus headaches. (One study found that 88 percent of people with a history of sinus headaches probably had migraines instead.) Symptoms like sinus...
Bacterial meningitis: It can be life-threatening, so identifying the cause is very important. Bacteria that go into the bloodstream and travel to the spinal cord and brain cause bacterial meningitis. This can be caused by a skull fracture, a sinus or ear infection, or after some surgeries. ...
Rub lavender oil into temples to calm and relax. Dilute 2-4 drops of eucalyptus oil with a neutral oil and apply to the chest, back of the neck, temples and forehead to treat sinus headaches. Add one drop of rosemary oil to your tea to reduce headache pain. ...
Headaches are just one result of too much copper. Watch what you eat. Some headaches are triggered by food. This is most especially true for migraine sufferers. So if you feel that your headache was prompted by something that you ate, stop eating that food and consult your doctor to ...
Sinus headaches –often occur with allergy or sinus symptoms Migraines also cause moderate to severe head pain but often happen on one side of the head. However, they are more than just “bad headaches.” Migraines are considered a neurological disorder and may occur with a co...