Sinusitis

In case of a sinusitis, there is an accumulation of fluid or pus in the sinuses. This causes pain that can radiate into the head and face. Depending on which paranasal sinus is affected, the headaches are localized in different places: in the case of sinusitis, the pain occurs mainly in the area of the forehead and also the eyes. On the other hand, in the sinuses that lie deeper in the head, such as the ethmoid cells, pain can occur in the area of the back of the head.

Otitis media

In the case of an inflammation of the middle ear, headaches may also occur, as the pain may radiate from the ear. It is important to differentiate between a dangerous complication of the middle ear infection that can lead to headaches. The causative pathogens can migrate into the so-called mastoid, an air-filled bony structure, and from there they can also reach the meninges. This can have serious consequences, which is why a doctor should be consulted urgently if headaches occur in the case of inflammation of the middle ear.

Meningitis

It is true that meningitis, also known as meningitis, manifests itself, among other things, by the appearance of severe headaches. However, headaches should not always be thought to be caused by meningitis. Meningitis is accompanied by other typical symptoms.

These include high fever, which usually sets in very suddenly, and extreme neck stiffness. This means that the affected person cannot lift his or her head while lying down without feeling severe pain. If these symptoms are detected, a doctor should be consulted as soon as possible.

Brain Tumors

When people suffer from headaches more often, many people are afraid that the cause could be a brain tumor. However, this is only true in very rare cases. Indications of headaches that can be caused by a brain tumour include, for example, its appearance at night and an increase in pain intensity within a short period of time.

In addition, other symptoms, such as dizziness and nausea, usually occur. Depending on the localization of the tumor, restrictions in speech, changes in character, paralysis, disturbances in sensation or gait disorders occur. These are more often perceived as the first symptom than headaches.