CAUSES OF HEADACHE IN TEMPLE

The temples are the region aligned with the eyes on the sides of the head. Headaches in this area are relatively common and may be caused by a variety of conditions including disorders of the blood vessels, joints and underlying brain tissue in this region. A careful medical history including the onset and features of the headaches can help direct a diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

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Temporal Arteritis

Temporal arteritis is an inflammatory condition of the blood vessels, most commonly affecting those of the neck and head. The temporal artery, which supplies the temple area, is frequently involved. According to The Merck Manual for Healthcare Professionals, unilateral, throbbing headache is the most common symptom of temporal arteritis. The area of the scalp over the temporal artery may be tender to the touch. Other symptoms may include low-grade fever and sweats, unexplained weight loss, fatigue and jaw pain. Importantly, visual disturbances may occur, indicating compromise of the blood vessels that supply the eye nerves. Treatment typically involves oral steroid medications to reduce blood vessel inflammation.

CAUSES OF MIGRAINE

The causes of many chronic daily headaches aren't well understood. True (primary) chronic daily headaches don't have an identifiable underlying cause. Some possible factors may include:

• You've developed a heightened response to pain signals.
• The part of your brain that suppresses pain signals isn't working properly.

 Other frequent headaches may be caused by various underlying diseases or conditions

,including:

• Inflammation or other problems with the blood vessels in and around the brain, including stroke
• Infections, such as meningitis
• Intracranial pressure that's either too high or too low
• Brain tumor
• Traumatic brain injury

Many people who have frequent headaches are actually experiencing a rebound effect from taking pain medication too often. If you're taking pain medications — even over-the-counter analgesics — more than three days a week (or nine days a month), you're at risk of developing rebound headaches

CAUSES OF CHRONIC MIGRAINE

Weather Changes, Smoking and Heredity

Cluster headaches tend to occur on just one side of the head, and often, two, three or more times in a row for days on end. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke claims that these types of headaches are more common in smokers, and can also be triggered by changes in the weather. Cluster headaches may be mistaken for allergies. A tendency for cluster headaches can also be inherited, or result from a head injury.

Sinusitis

Sinusitis is a condition in which the linings of the sinus cavities become irritated or inflamed. Exposure to cigarette smoke, seasonal allergies and other respiratory conditions can contribute to this condition. It can occur in several sinuses or it can be isolated to a sinus cavity on the left side of the head or face. The Mayo Clinic states that sinus headaches can often be misdiagnosed as migraine headaches. The difference is the migraine headaches usually occur along with many other symptoms.

Aneurysms

If there is an aneurysm in the left side of the brain, it may cause a cluster or migraine-type headache on the left side. The National Headache Foundation states that aneurysms can be congenital, or occur as a result of very high blood pressure. In some cases, aneurysms produce no symptoms until they are very large and about to burst, at which time the headache will be severe. Headaches due to aneurysms may also cause symptoms during periods of physical exertion.