Question
I’ve been feeling a swollen head, with a tense head and slight pain at the back of my head. When I lie down to sleep, it feels like my head is pressing heavily on the pillow. It’s very uncomfortable to bend down or look up. This has been going on for about two months now, and there was some improvement in the middle, but it’s back again. I want to know what could be causing this.
Answer
Based on your description, I’ve been experiencing a headache, a tense head, and slight pain at the back of my head. It feels quite heavy to bend down or look up. Possible reasons for this include: first, cervical spondylosis leading to brain ischemia and neck discomfort; second, abnormal blood pressure causing brain ischemia. In your case, it is recommended to measure your blood pressure and undergo a cervical spine X-ray examination, and combine it with clinical checks to determine the cause and receive treatment.
