A sinus infection causes pressure, but the infection does too.
These headaches are usually felt in the forehead, around the eyes, and in the cheeks. They’ll usually get worse as the day wears on.
Sinus headaches can be cleared up with antibiotics and/or nasal decongestants.
If you get these more than most people do, talk to your doctor to make sure there isn’t an internal issue like a deviated septum.
Headache Type 3: Anxiety
If you’re stressed out, you might feel pain across your forehead in a “headband” formation.
These headaches usually come during periods of stress and anxiety, such as being overworked or going through an emotional time.
Stress management is the best way to prevent these headaches. Breathing and mediation help when your head starts to throb, and getting enough sleep is important in soothing these too.
Headache Type 4: Cluster
Cluster headaches are severely painful and usually centered around the eye.
They can cause the eye to water and can also cause nasal congestion. Facial flushing is also common.
These headaches are more common in men than in women and often come in attacks. There’s no real known cause, although it may be genetic, and alcohol and smoking can exacerbate them.
Prescribed medication is typically the best way to soothe these.
Headache Type 5: Caffeine Withdrawal
If you drink a lot of coffee, you might notice that your head hurts after a while without a cup. This is a sign of withdrawal — caffeine is a drug, after all.
These headaches are throbbing, caused by blood vessels which were constricted by the caffeine, dilating again.
The best way to stop these is to cut down on caffeine. In severe cases, you may have to cut out caffeinated drinks altogether.
Headache Type 6: Migraine
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