Why does my head feel like it wants to explode?

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I've been sick For the past couple of weeks. First it was just a cold and it went away. Then it came back, and I'm getting over it again, but today it seems like anything I do, my head starts like...pulsating. 

As far as the cold is concerned, I had a slight head ache today, but i only really noticed it when i bent over or stood up. I've been blowing my nose because it's been running, but the mucus isn't yellow, just creamy white with some blood at times. Sorry, that's gross I know. I also know that's common with a cold.

Like I said I'm getting over it, but why in the world does my head feel like it's going to pop off? Sometimes it will pulsate so much when i bend over and stand back up that i start seeing stars.

Kaik Rox · Accepted Answer

That sounds like a symptom of sinusitis, or a sinus infection. Upper Respiratory infections caused by viruses such as colds, can eventually lead to sinus infections. Your tissues get damaged by the virus, then bacteria invades, causing the infection. That's probably why your symptoms came back.

I would fer sure see a doctor, who can give you antibiotics and a good decongestant. 

Feel better. :D

Jodith · Answer

You most likely have a sinus infection.  When you get a cold and all the mucus builds up, it makes a great breeding ground for bacteria.  So it's not unusual to get a bacterial infection secondary to having a cold.

You need to go see the doctor to get some antibiotics.  In the meantime, snorting salt water to rinse your sinuses can help clean out the infection in your sinuses.

Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of salt in one cup of very warm water.  Cup some of the water in your palm and snort it up into your sinuses and then blow it all out of your nose again.  I know it sounds gross, but it can help cut the infection back.

Diana Hussain · Answer

sounds like sinus infection.

Why does my head feel like it wants to explode?

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