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[beca2010]

I have pressure in my ears and on the sides of my head and I don't know what's causing it. It's been going on for some time now but it comes and goes. What could this be? I have been light headed and feel like I have lots of pressure in my ears and head kind of like when I get on a plane and my ears can't pop. I am taking trisprintec tablets. I have been taking birth control for almost 5 years. I feel as if my head wants to explode with all the pressure. What could this be caused by?

[Angiedaw]

You could be under a tremendous amount of stress and need to take time to relax and pamper yourself.  How about a spa treatment - (European facial massage)

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
The pressure sensation could be due to sinusitis, nasal polyps, nasal congestion, internal ear problem or due to temporal arteritis. Take steam twice a day and see if the pressure is relieved. If it is then it could be due to sinusitis. Sometimes Eustachian tube (tube connecting ear to throat) block can cause these pressure symptoms. Try valsalva maneuver (take a deep breath and blow while pinching your nostrils shut and closing your mouth). This will help clear the secretions in the tube that connects the back of your throat with your ear.
It can also be due to high BP so get this checked. It can also be due to tension headaches.
Hope this helps. It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage. Do consult your doctor. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!