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AVN Arogya Ayurvedic Hospital

Feeling of heaviness in the head

A heavy feeling in the head can feel like pressure, fogginess, or a weight sitting on top of the skull. It may affect concentration and is different from a typical headache.

Common Causes of Feeling of heaviness in the head

  • Sinusitis or nasal congestion
  • Tension-type headache
  • Cervical spondylosis (neck problems)
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Poor posture

When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Feeling of heaviness in the head

These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:

  • See a doctor if head heaviness is constant, worsening, accompanied by vision changes, balance problems, vomiting, or neck stiffness.

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