The Truth About Allergies and Headaches

If you are a migraine patient, you may think you are allergic to certain foods that you know are causing an attack. The most common trigger foods are cheese, chocolate, red wine, caffeine, and sodium glutamate [which are abundant in Chinese cuisine].

While it is true that these can certainly cause migraines, it is not a true allergic reaction. We all have different structures in our bodies, and in some poor people, eating some food causes body chemicals to release stimulants. This is a bad reaction, but not an allergy.

In general, allergies themselves do not cause headaches. One of the most common exceptions to this is Hay Fever, a true allergy. This is one of the worst. If you inhale pollen, your body considers it dangerous and triggers a huge and aggressive immune response. Other common true allergies are dust, mold and animals.

In all of these situations, it is rhinitis and sinusitis [sinusitis] caused by allergies that give severe headaches. The misery of sinusitis cannot be underestimated. The victims feel sleepy, lost their work, and are so rotten that they cannot participate in their leisure time.

Some people try to get rid of it by purchasing a commercial allergy remedy-but these don't help because the problem is really in the sinuses. Often, at this point people go to the doctor for help.

How can I tell if I have sinusitis?

Symptoms range from those who don't even know they have headaches to headaches, terrible, greenish-yellow nasal discharges, very bad feelings, feeling that your face is "full", a general stuffing Different feeling of up, fatigue. If the infection continues for a while, it may cause fever.

Acute or chronic?

People who suffer from allergies are most likely to have acute sinusitis. It can also be caused by a bacterial infection such as a normal cold. It is generally short-lived but still very uncomfortable. It may resolve itself [especially if the cause of the allergy is removed] or it may cling to chronic sinusitis. Chronic means it lasts longer and is difficult to treat. It also means that it is repeated several times throughout the year.

help! what should I do?

If you think you may have sinusitis, talk to your doctor. Your doctor will give you general antibiotic treatment. This usually solves the problem fairly quickly. If it does not happen and the condition becomes chronic, it may be sent to meet an immunologist. This is a doctor with special training in allergies. A complete medical history and proper examination are required to make a proper diagnosis. After that, you can start treatment specializing in allergies.

If sinusitis is not treated, additional problems may occur in the nose, eyes, and middle ear, which may last for months. In some cases, even a few years. If in doubt, consult your doctor.