Pain in the forehead can have several reasons. To begin with, one of the leading causes of forehead pain is sinusitis, more specifically frontal sinusitis. Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the paranasal sinuses (air-filled spaces in the skull). Frontal sinusitis refers to inflammation of the frontal sinuses located behind the brow ridges on either side. Secondly, it can arise in case of colds, emotional stress and eye strain (excessive use of computer screens/mobile phones). Other reasons could be different types of headaches such as migraines, tension headaches and cluster headaches. Migraine is a one-sided headache, mainly throbbing/pulsating, and usually accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Tension headaches are a type of headache that feels like a tight band across the forehead. The tight feeling can also occur on the sides and back of the head. Cluster headaches refer to pain on one side of the head for several weeks or months, then a remission phase occurs during which no headaches occur for months or even years. Another reason may be high blood pressure (hypertension). Hormonal changes can sometimes be the reason for forehead pain. You may also experience forehead pain when quitting alcohol or caffeine. In addition to the above, there may be few serious reasons such as stroke (it is a medical emergency in which interrupted oxygen supply to the brain causes death of brain cells and loss of brain function) and meningitis (inflammation of the meninges, i.e. protective membranes covering the brain). and spinal cord) that require immediate and careful treatment. Depending on the cause, forehead pain may be accompanied by other symptoms. These include runny nose, nasal congestion, nausea, vomiting, pain in the eyes, blurred vision, pressure in the ears, pain in the neck and scalp, fever and weakness.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy appears to be very effective in treating complaints of pain in the forehead. Homeopathic medicines give good results in such cases by addressing the underlying cause. Its use gradually reduces the intensity and frequency of the headache. Homeopathic medicines are completely safe to use and have no side effects as they are prepared from naturally occurring substances. In mild to moderate cases, the use of homeopathic medicines is recommended. The most suitable homeopathic medicine for each case should be selected individually after a detailed case evaluation based on the characteristic symptoms. So one should take homeopathic medicines under the supervision of a doctor and avoid self-medication. In cases where forehead pain occurs due to serious health conditions such as meningitis or stroke, it is advised to seek immediate help through the conventional treatment method as homeopathy is limited in treating severe cases.
Homeopathic medicines for forehead pain
1.Belladonna – Top recommended drug
Belladonna is a top class medicine in homeopathy to treat cases of forehead pain. Along with pain, a feeling of fullness is felt in the forehead. The pain may extend to the sides and back of the head. The nature of pain is a throbbing type. Headaches are made worse by exposure to light and sound. Exposure to cold air also increases the intensity of the pain. There is relief from the pain by applying pressure on the forehead. During the pain, marked warmth and redness of the face are observed. It is a highly recommended medicine for headaches caused by migraine or sinus infection.
2. Kali Bichrome – For forehead pain due to colds and sinusitis
Kali Bichrome is one of the best homeopathic medicines to treat forehead pain due to cold and sinusitis. Discharge from the nose and eyes, along with headache, is prominent. The nasal discharge is thick, greenish-yellow, sticky and rope-like. There may be a characteristic complaint of post-nasal discharge (PND), where mucus drips from the back of the nose into the throat. The patient may complain of a blocked feeling in the nose. The stinking smell comes from the nose. In addition, the pain at the root of the nose is well marked. Headache is relieved by drinking something warm. Headaches also get better by pressing on the root of the nose.
3. Ruta – To control forehead pain due to eye strain
Ruta is the best medicine for controlling forehead pain due to eye strain. Usually, pressure pain or pulsating pain is felt in the forehead where this medicine is needed. The pain from the forehead can radiate to the sides of the head. A pressure on the eyebrows is quite prominent. The headache gets worse from reading. In addition, pain and pressure are felt in the eyes. There is redness in the eyes along with the above symptoms. In addition, a burning sensation is clearly visible in the eyes. One may feel restless.
4. Iris Versicolor – For forehead pain with nausea and vomiting
Iris Versicolor is an excellent medicine for treating forehead pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting. There is a dull heavy feeling in the forehead. A tight feeling is also felt around the forehead. Excessive weakness is felt along with headache. There is insomnia due to pain in the forehead. There is decreased appetite. In some cases, in addition to pain in the forehead, there is also pain in the right eye. This gets worse during rest.
5. Silicea – To treat forehead pain from prolonged cold
Silicea is a well-indicated medicine for the treatment of pain in the forehead during long-term (chronic) colds. There is a throbbing pain in the forehead. The frontal sinuses are also inflamed. There is a thick, yellow-green discharge from the nose in the morning after waking up. The nose feels stuffy, along with the above characteristics.
6. Natrum Mur – For pain in the forehead, better against pressure
This medicine is recommended for forehead pain that improves with pressure. A throbbing sensation is felt in the forehead. A very characteristic sensation you feel are a thousand little hammers tapping on the brain. A feeling of weight on the forehead is also experienced. This feeling gets worse when you bend your head down. In some cases, pain in the forehead is accompanied by pain in the eyeballs. The next very noticeable feature when using this medicine is pain in the forehead, which is made worse by coughing and sneezing. When coughing it feels as if the head is bursting.
7. Gelsemium – For forehead pain that worsens with exertion
Gelsemium is an important drug to treat forehead pain that worsens with exercise. There is pain in the forehead over one or both eyes. The pain can also occur on the top of the head, along with pain in the forehead. In addition, there is blurred vision. Heaviness can also be felt in the head. There is also a feeling of a tight band around the head.
8. Bryonia – For pain in the forehead extending to the back of the head
Bryonia is a suitable medicine to treat pain in the forehead that extends to the back of the head. The pain gets worse with movement. Together with the above, fullness and heaviness appears in the forehead. It is relieved by applying pressure to the forehead or closing the eyes. A burning sensation is felt in the forehead. This medicine is also recommended for the treatment of forehead pain that is aggravated by bending over.