Migraines
Relief for headaches, dizziness, and pressure that may be more than sinus trouble.
We’re Here to Help
Migraines can do more than cause head pain. They may also lead to dizziness, vertigo, facial pressure, motion sensitivity, nausea, or a feeling of fullness in the ears — and sometimes headache isn’t even the main symptom.
Because these symptoms can overlap with sinus and inner-ear problems, many people assume they have sinus headaches or another ENT condition. Our team helps determine when migraine may actually be the underlying cause.
At ENT & Allergy of Delaware, our care team includes specialists like Dr. Michael Teixido, a board-certified Otolaryngologist and Otologist/Neurotologist who focuses on hearing, balance, and migraine-related disorders. Patients can also explore Dr. Teixido’s migraine resource library for additional information about migraine symptoms, triggers, and treatment.
Conditions We Treat
Migraines can affect the head, ears, and balance system in different ways. At ENT & Allergy of Delaware, we commonly evaluate and help manage:
- Vestibular migraine — dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, or motion sensitivity related to migraine activity
- Migraine-related vertigo — spinning, rocking, or unsteady sensations that may occur with or without severe headache
- Chronic migraine — frequent migraine symptoms that disrupt daily life and may worsen over time
- Migraine with aura — migraines associated with visual disturbances or sensory changes
- Sinus headache vs. migraine — facial pressure and “sinus headaches” that may actually be migraine-related
- Migraine-related ear pressure and sensitivity — ear fullness, sound sensitivity, or ear pain without another clear ear condition
Many patients are surprised to learn that symptoms they thought were sinus or ear problems may actually be migraine-related.
How We Diagnose
Because migraines can mimic sinus disease, ear disorders, and other balance conditions, diagnosis starts with a careful review of your symptoms, triggers, and medical history.
Your evaluation may include:
- A detailed symptom and headache history
- An exam of the ears, nose, and throat
- Hearing tests if inner-ear involvement is suspected
- Balance testing when dizziness or vertigo is present
- Imaging such as CT or MRI when needed to rule out other causes
Our goal is to identify the true source of your symptoms and ensure you receive the most effective treatment.
Treatment Options
Migraine treatment often combines symptom relief with trigger management. Many patients improve significantly when treatment addresses both.
Depending on your diagnosis, treatment may include:
- Trigger identification to better understand how sleep, stress, weather, diet, or motion may be contributing
- Migraine diary tracking to help connect symptoms with patterns and identify common triggers
- Lifestyle adjustments such as consistent sleep, hydration, regular meals, exercise, and stress management
- Diet and nutrition guidance to reduce common migraine triggers
- Medications to prevent migraines or reduce symptoms during an episode
- Vestibular rehabilitation to improve balance and reduce dizziness in selected patients
At ENT & Allergy of Delaware, patient education and trigger awareness are often an important part of long-term migraine management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Many people who think they have sinus headaches are actually experiencing migraine, especially when facial pressure occurs without signs of a true sinus infection.
Yes. Some people mainly notice dizziness, ear fullness, motion sensitivity, or sinus-like pressure rather than classic head pain.
Vestibular migraine is a form of migraine that affects the balance system and can cause vertigo, rocking sensations, or imbalance.
ENT specialists often help when migraines overlap with dizziness, ear symptoms, sinus pressure, or symptoms that resemble sinus or inner-ear disorders.
Yes. For many patients, improving sleep, hydration, stress management, and understanding personal triggers can make a meaningful difference in migraine control.
Find Relief From Migraine Symptoms
If recurring headaches, dizziness, sinus pressure, or ear-related symptoms are affecting your daily life, ENT & Allergy of Delaware can help identify the cause and guide you toward lasting relief.