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Head Stiffness

Stiffness or tightness in the head is due to tension headache, sinus headache, sinusitis, migraine, problems in the ear, meningitis, brain tumor, and brain aneurysm. Depending on the cause, medications like NSAIDs, triptans, antibiotics, corticosteroids, and antiviral drugs can be prescribed. In case of a brain tumor or aneurysm, surgery may be needed.

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What can cause brain fog, pressure in the head, and dizziness?

Query: Hi doctor, I am having brain fog. I cannot think properly even a single sentence or numerical or complex problems. I have some blockage and pressure in my head. I feel dizzy and foggy in my eyes. While reading, I have palpitation in my head and overall body. My eyes become blurred. Frequently, I ...  Read Full »


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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please mention the antipsychotic drugs used to resolve this issue. Yes, sinusitis patients have foggy mind and heaviness in the head. It gets aggravated while the head is in a bending position. Few anti-psychotics can also cause a cloudy mind with confusion. For sin...  Read Full »

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