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What Causes Light Headedness And Pressure Behind Eyes?

Everyday, I feel very light headed. The pressure is behind my eyes and feels like it goes behind my ears and to the bottom of my head and down my neck. My muscles in my neck, shoulders, and back also are very tight. When this happens I get very scared, I m afraid I am going to faint. I also have really bad anxiety and panic attacks, I m not sure if that could have anything to do with it. -Gina, 17 years old
posted on Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Hello Gina!

Welcome on Healthcaremagic!

Your symptoms seem to be related to tension type headache and panic attacks. There is nothing to worry about!
Coming to this point, I would just recommend you to focus on your anxiety.
Yoga and meditation can help in this regard. I would also recommend being active as much as you can (walking, running, sports, etc.).
Psychotherapy can also help.
I would also recommend checking your complete blood count for anemia and thyroid hormone levels to exclude possible thyroid gland dysfunction.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes, Dr. Aida
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What Causes Light Headedness And Pressure Behind Eyes?

Hello Gina! Welcome on Healthcaremagic! Your symptoms seem to be related to tension type headache and panic attacks. There is nothing to worry about! Coming to this point, I would just recommend you to focus on your anxiety. Yoga and meditation can help in this regard. I would also recommend being active as much as you can (walking, running, sports, etc.). Psychotherapy can also help. I would also recommend checking your complete blood count for anemia and thyroid hormone levels to exclude possible thyroid gland dysfunction. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, Dr. Aida