Fever, runny nose, congestion, and general debilitation accompany headaches produced by sinus infection. Sinus headaches are usually around the eyes, across the cheeks, or over the forehead. They are usually mild in the morning and increase during the day. The diagnosis is easy if chewing produces pain or if jaw motion is restricted or noisy. TMJ pain can occur in the ear, the cheek, temples, or neck and shoulders.
Acute glaucoma is caused by increased pressure in the eye and requires immediate medical attention.
Throbbing pain may be felt around or behind the eyes or in the forehead. Patients have redness in the eye and may see halos or rings around lights. Pain may be referred to other areas. Fear of brain tumor is common among people with headaches, but headache is almost never the first or only sign of a tumor. Changes in personality and mental functioning, vomiting, seizures, and other symptoms are more likely to appear first.