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Hi, I Have A Pain/pressure Between Eyebrows But Top, Middle
Question: Hi, i have a pain/pressure between eyebrows but top, middle of the nose. Also mild pressure below lips , above chin, where sort of indentation is. Its kind of dull, pressure from inside like. It gets stronger when i relax siting or lying in the bed. Its when im trying not to anything. If i lie in bed relaxing for example it sort of gets stronger and stronger. Can be anytime of the day. Ca be when im trying to read or think also. Also when im trying to get to sleep . Sometimes its slightly pulsating.
I did had this for probably 3 years on and of. Or sometimes more mild an i did nod paid attention to much, but it gets disturbing now more and more..
I did had this for probably 3 years on and of. Or sometimes more mild an i did nod paid attention to much, but it gets disturbing now more and more..
Brief Answer:
Anxiety can be the cause if some examinations are normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask a Doctor' service,
I carefully read your query.
Because your symptoms have been present for years now, it is unlikely a serious condition is a cause.
Also, because the symptoms are worse when you rest and relax, this is typical of neurogenic pain which is mostly related to anxiety or mood problems.
I would recommend you to have an X-ray of the face, including the chin and the area between the eyebrows (areas that are hurting).
A good visit to rule out local causes for the pain is important.
If the x-ray is normal and the doctor does not identify any abnormalities while examining you, very likely anxiety or related conditions should be considered.
In this case, you may be given SSRI drugs (citalopram or sertraline) and also may benefit from behavioral therapy and healthy lifestyle changes.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Anxiety can be the cause if some examinations are normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask a Doctor' service,
I carefully read your query.
Because your symptoms have been present for years now, it is unlikely a serious condition is a cause.
Also, because the symptoms are worse when you rest and relax, this is typical of neurogenic pain which is mostly related to anxiety or mood problems.
I would recommend you to have an X-ray of the face, including the chin and the area between the eyebrows (areas that are hurting).
A good visit to rule out local causes for the pain is important.
If the x-ray is normal and the doctor does not identify any abnormalities while examining you, very likely anxiety or related conditions should be considered.
In this case, you may be given SSRI drugs (citalopram or sertraline) and also may benefit from behavioral therapy and healthy lifestyle changes.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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