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Pressure in your head isn't usually a cause for alarm and can have several causes, such as a tension headache, migraine, sinus infection, dental issue, or ear infection.

Additional symptoms may vary depending on the cause of the head pressure. Rarely, pressure in the head is caused by an emergent issue such as a head trauma or tumor.

Many causes of head pressure can be effectively treated with home remedies, such as over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication.

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However, in some situations, pressure in the head can indicate a serious medication condition and require a healthcare provider's treatment.

Why You Feel Head Pressure

Your head contains a complex system of lobes, empty spaces called sinuses, blood vessels, nerves, and ventricles.

Pressure is regulated very closely in these systems, and any disruption to this balance can be noticeable.

For example, a sinus infection may inflame the sinuses, leading to a sensation of fullness and pressure in the head.

Tension headaches often cause tension in the neck and scalp muscle

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