This pattern does not strongly suggest a dangerous neurological disease, especially since:
Brain MRI, CT PNS, CBC,
thyroid,
sugar, BP etc. are normal.
Symptoms are chronic but stable for 3 years.
There is a clear relationship with mental strain, screens, concentration, and sensory triggers.
The history suggests a functional neuro-muscular / stress-related condition rather than structural disease.
Important clues:
Started after prolonged isolation + intense exam preparation.
Long hours on mobile PDFs and near vision strain.
Reduced outdoor activity and physical movement.
Tightness increases while studying and screen exposure.
Heavy sleepy eyes with forehead pressure.
Triggered by smells and certain foods.
Normal sleep and investigations.
Possible modern medical considerations:
Chronic tension-type headache
Visual strain / digital eye strain
Central sensitization
Anxiety-spectrum somatic tension
Frontal muscle tension from concentration
Migraine variant without classic headache
Sensory hypersensitivity syndrome
Spicy smell aggravation and forehead tightness during concentration suggest nervous system hypersensitivity rather than sinus disease.
Questions that become important:
Is the forehead tightness better outdoors?
Better after exercise?
Better during vacation/travel?
Worse in closed rooms?
Does scalp/forehead feel tight physically?
Any neck stiffness?
Any anxiety about studies/future?
Any perfectionism or fear of failure?
From a homeopathic perspective, the case strongly revolves around:
prolonged mental exertion,
sedentary isolated lifestyle,
screen overuse,
nervous exhaustion,
hypersensitivity,
and functional head complaints.
Remedies that may come into differential depending on totality:
Natrum Muriaticum
Argentum Nitricum
Nux Vomica
Cocculus Indicus
Gelsemium
Ruta Graveolens
Onosmodium
Rubrics to think about:
Head pain from mental exertion
Eyestrain from studying
Head complaints from prolonged concentration
Complaints from sedentary life
Worse screen/light/reading
Pressure in forehead
Headache from odors
Practical things that may help:
Stop prolonged mobile PDF studying.
Use printed material or large monitor.
Daily outdoor walking 45â60 mins.
Neck/posture correction.
Eye breaks every 20 mins.
Sunlight exposure.
Reduce continuous focus sessions.
Resume social and physical activity gradually.
Because symptoms worsen with sensory input and concentration, the nervous system likely became hyper-alert after prolonged mental strain and isolation. This is commonly missed because scans appear normal.
Regards
Dr Jyoti Kadkol
Health Global Homoeopathy,Vijaynagar, Hoodi, Bangalore
www.healthglobalclinics.com