What causes pain when pressing just below the glabella, at the top of the nasal bridge, and what should I do about it?
Jan 22, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Cheng
Introduction
In general, tenderness at a point just below the glabella (between the eyebrows) and at the top of the nasal bridge may be caused by factors such as high mental stress, trauma, tension headaches, rhinitis, or sinusitis. It is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital to determine the underlying cause and receive targeted treatment. In daily life, maintaining healthy habits, adhering to a regular sleep schedule, avoiding late nights, and preventing excessive fatigue are beneficial for overall health.
Under normal circumstances, pain when pressing just below the glabella (the area between the eyebrows) and at the top of the nasal bridge may be caused by factors such as high mental stress, trauma, tension headaches, rhinitis, or sinusitis. It is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital to determine the underlying cause and receive targeted treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. High Mental Stress
Excessive mental stress in daily life may affect sleep quality, leading to insufficient rest and cerebral fatigue, which can result in discomforts such as dizziness, headache, and pain in areas including the glabella and nasal bridge. Paying attention to proper relaxation in daily life may help alleviate these symptoms.
2. Trauma
If the area just below the glabella and above the nasal bridge suffers external impact, it may lead to local soft tissue injury, causing pain, redness, and swelling. Applying an ice pack for 5–10 minutes can help reduce swelling and promote recovery.
3. Tension Headache
Prolonged mental strain may overwork the brain, triggering tension-type headaches and resulting in the aforementioned symptoms. Additional symptoms may include a dull, pressing pain in the head. Under medical guidance, medications such as mecobalamin tablets, vitamin B1 tablets, or glutathione tablets may be used to relieve symptoms.
4. Rhinitis
Bacterial infection-induced rhinitis may cause symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and headache, which in turn may lead to the symptoms described. Under medical supervision, treatments may include Xiangju Capsules, Rhinitis Tablets, or Biyuan Tongqiao Granules.
5. Sinusitis
The sinuses are air-filled cavities within the skull bones. When the sinuses become infected and inflamed, they may fill with blood and develop mucosal swelling, creating pressure that can cause pain just below the glabella and at the upper part of the nasal bridge. As directed by a physician, medications such as roxithromycin tablets, cefalexin dry suspension, or clindamycin hydrochloride tablets may be used to alleviate symptoms.
Maintaining healthy lifestyle habits, adhering to a regular sleep schedule, avoiding late nights, and preventing excessive fatigue are beneficial for overall health.
