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Dull Tension On Scalp And Shortness Of Breath. Panadol Offers Some Relief. Have Sinusitis And Hypertension
I have a sensation on the top of my head near my scalp, not pain but a dull tension type sensation like cotton wool covering the top of my head and pressing down over my forehead and I find it hard to concentrate and don't feel with it. I also get this sensation in the evening and find it hard to sleep and also feel that I am short of breath sometimes. I use panadol sometimes and this helps. I have had this sensation for about 4 weeks now. I have a nervous disposition and tend to worry about things excessively. I have reasonably good health, do lots of exercise and take blood presssure medication. I am 65 years of age and retired. I have some sinus issues and my right nose is usually a bit stuffy. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Best Regards Michael Sherring
Mon, 25 Nov 2013
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Greetings of the day
You could be having sinus headache, in your case it's frontal sinus.
Taking steam inhalation for 15 minutes and laterRepeat for 1to 2 minutes with eucalyptus oil added will provide the much needed relief from sinus headache and shortness of breath.
Repeat steam inhalation twice a day
Take care
Regards
Dr T Shobha
MBBS MD
Greetings of the day
You could be having sinus headache, in your case it's frontal sinus.
Taking steam inhalation for 15 minutes and laterRepeat for 1to 2 minutes with eucalyptus oil added will provide the much needed relief from sinus headache and shortness of breath.
Repeat steam inhalation twice a day
Take care
Regards
Dr T Shobha
MBBS MD
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hi there Michael
read your query
many aspects are related to it
1. you are a hypertensive.
have you bp rechecked during and after these episodes
bp is a dynamic thing
and maybe your old medicines are just not enough now
2. you have a sinus problem
so you might have a sinusitis causing the headache
steam inhalation can help there
3. breathless while doing what
if its breathlessness while doing anything significant
we dont have to worry
if its breathlessness on rest, or on less than usual work
you might need a echocardiography with a chest x ray
4. all the symptoms can be explained by anxiety disorder
are you sure you dont have any thing to worry about?
relaxation tecniques might help
those medications need monitoring and are usually not available without prescription
so meet a local dr there
5. you have a new onset headache
it might need an mri
read your query
many aspects are related to it
1. you are a hypertensive.
have you bp rechecked during and after these episodes
bp is a dynamic thing
and maybe your old medicines are just not enough now
2. you have a sinus problem
so you might have a sinusitis causing the headache
steam inhalation can help there
3. breathless while doing what
if its breathlessness while doing anything significant
we dont have to worry
if its breathlessness on rest, or on less than usual work
you might need a echocardiography with a chest x ray
4. all the symptoms can be explained by anxiety disorder
are you sure you dont have any thing to worry about?
relaxation tecniques might help
those medications need monitoring and are usually not available without prescription
so meet a local dr there
5. you have a new onset headache
it might need an mri
I find this answer helpful
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