How to Reduce Head Pressure

Head pressure can be classified as a heavy feeling in your head near your temples or near the vein in front of your ears. You may even feel sporadic tension or tightness in your scalp or face. The cause can be attributed to a number of conditions. Pressure can be triggered by a middle ear infection, inner ear problem, sinus infection or some types of headaches.

Things You'll Need

• Dehumidifier Anti-inflammatory medications Pain reliever Blood pressure medication

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Instructions

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  See a doctor. Head pressure may be indicative of a serious problem. You may be referred to a neurologist in the case of inflamed blood vessels.

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  Prepare to undergo testing to see what's wrong. Possible tests include an MRA, an MRI, blood work and a CT scan.

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  Try to unblock your ears. Hold your nose and blow as hard as you can. This may provide some relief from the feeling of pressure.

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  Sleep with your head elevated and use a dehumidifier. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inc., this promotes sinus drainage, which may alleviate some of the pressure in your head.

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  Take a combination of an anti-inflammatory and pain reliever. Toradol and Tylenol are two examples of medications that may reduce head pressure.

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  Buy an over-the-counter decongestant to alleviate sinus swelling or an antihistamine to treat allergies.

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  Consider taking a blood pressure medication. This may relieve the feeling of tightness in your head.