What could be the causes of headaches with fullness sensation and eye irritation?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have been experiencing headaches for the past two weeks, characterized by a strange feeling of fullness in my head, pressure on both sides of my head, and a sensation as if something is inside my head. The location of the pain keeps changing, and it also causes irritation in my eyes. I do not have a fever, blurred vision, or a stuffy or runny nose.

Two weeks ago, I had a bad headache, body pain, nausea, and weakness, for which I visited a doctor. The doctor ordered blood tests and prescribed antibiotics and gastric medication.

I am now feeling scared that my symptoms might be indicative of a brain tumor or another serious condition. I am also concerned about the possibility of having blood cancer like polycythemia vera. Could my headaches be related to polycythemia? And why are my hemoglobin and hematocrit levels high? Is this due to polycythemia? I have attached my blood test report and would appreciate a detailed interpretation.

I would appreciate any insights or opinions on these symptoms.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query.

To provide further assistance, I would like to gather some additional details regarding your problem:

When did you first start experiencing headaches? Have they been present for just the past two weeks, or have you experienced them before?
In which areas of your head do you feel the headache?
Is the headache persistent or does it occur episodically? If it used to occur episodically before and has now become constant, please let me know.
If the headache is episodic, how long does each episode typically last from onset to complete relief without taking any medication?
How frequently do these headache episodes occur? How many times do you experience them in a week?
Do you experience any symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, eye redness, eye watering, or nasal congestion during the headache?
How would you describe your mood today?
How is your sleep pattern? Have you noticed any changes in your vision?
Have you identified any specific triggers for your headaches? For example, certain foods, activities, or environmental factors.
Do you smoke?
Do you reside at a high altitude?

Marginal high hemoglobin or hematocrit levels can occur in individuals who smoke or live at high altitudes. However, there are also other potential causes for these symptoms.

I hope I have addressed your concerns. Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions.

Thank you.