A frontal headache is pain felt primarily in the forehead or frontal region of the head. It may be mild or severe and can be acute or chronic. Many times it is easy to get rid of by home remedies.

Symptoms

• Pain in the forehead area

• Pressure or tightness across the forehead or behind the eyes

• Sensitivity to light or sound

• Fatigue or mental fog

• Nausea (sometimes)

• Runny or blocked nose (if sinus-related)

Causes

• Most common cause is over thinking or tension headache

• It can get triggered by stress, anxiety, poor posture, lack of sleep

• Inflammation of the sinuses due to infection or allergies

• Nasal congestion

• Eye Strain and prolonged screen use

• Uncorrected vision problems

• Dehydration — reduced fluid levels can cause frontal headache

• Caffeine withdrawal

• Migraines

Home remedies

• Cold or warm compress

• Drink water regularly it gives cooling effect

• Adequate rest and sleep

• Reduce screen time

• Practice good posture

• Tea or coffee sometimes help

• Yoga and meditation

• Massaging temples, forehead, and neck may ease pain

Sujok Therapy

Press with blunt object or probe stick for five to 10 minutes on the highlighted area (see figure). Then apply single moong seeds on the same area and keep for three to four hours. You can remove it if you get relief or keep a while longer.

Consult a doctor if you do not get relief by self-remedies.

(Rajshree Vora is an obesity consultant, dietitian and nutritionist, Sujok therapist, counsellor, and yoga therapist. You can write to her at enquiry@rajshreeyoga.com)