Headaches can vary significantly depending on the intensity, painful location, frequency and cause. The right diagnosis allows this problem to be solved more efficiently and quickly.
Headaches, which we call primary, are conditions in which the headache itself is the main problem and is not a symptom of any disease.
While pain at primary headaches it can be really strong, this type of headache is not dangerous. The pain associated with a primary headache comes from inflammation of sensitive parts of the body around the neck and head, including blood vessels and muscles.
There are several categories of primary headaches. Some of the most common types of primary headaches are migraine, tension headache, cluster headache (affects one part of the head), hypnic headache.
Secondary headaches are caused by some other condition that triggers pain-sensitive areas in a person's neck and head. Secondary headaches are rare, but can be much more serious than primary headaches, and can be a warning sign of a more serious underlying condition, including brain tumors, meningitis, injuries, aneurysms...
Secondary headaches usually start suddenly and are very severe, and because they can indicate a truly dangerous condition, if you or someone you know experiences a sudden, severe headache, it's important to seek medical attention right away, writes stanfordhealthcare.org.
Why does the head hurt
Headaches can be caused by a number of factors, such as neck, eye, brain, jawbone, and dental problems.
Some factors that can contribute to the occurrence of primary headaches include the use of certain medications, dehydration, changes in hormone levels, problems with irregular, poor diet...
Other factors, also known as triggers, are pulsating or bright light, certain foods (caffeine, red wine, chocolate, aged cheeses), stress and too little or even too much sleep.
Treatment and relief of headaches
When a primary headache occurs, the salvation for many is mainly in taking a pill. In order to avoid headaches, act preventively in terms of leading a healthier lifestyle.
Pain from chronic headaches it can be both frustrating and exhausting. Identifying your headache type is the first step in managing your pain and finding successful treatment options, and that requires professional help.
However, treating headaches is as much art as science. Two patients who describe their headache pain in the same way will not necessarily find relief from the same headache treatment. It often takes a process of trial and error to find effective treatment options.
Pain from migraine headaches is a strong, throbbing pain that can last for several days. Many migraine sufferers have a family history of migraine headaches. Effective treatment of migraine headaches includes resting in a quiet, darkened room, hot or cold compresses, massage...
Sometimes doctors will also prescribe medication as therapy as well as transcranial magnetic stimulation – a therapy that uses electrical currents to stimulate nerve cells in the brain.
Tension headaches characterized by pain around the back of the head, temples and forehead. They can last from a few hours to a few days. Some treatment options that are effective for tension headaches include physical therapy, muscle relaxants, medications such as ibuprofen and aspirin...
Cluster headache is a type of headache that is relatively short-lived, usually lasting between 20 minutes and two hours. Symptoms include nasal congestion and watery eyes. Effective treatment options for cluster headaches include oxygen therapy, prescription sprays, and injectable drugs, reports RTS.
Hypnic headaches they mostly affect postmenopausal women and occur during nighttime sleep. Effective treatment options for hypnic headaches include medications, usually given at bedtime, that contain calcium channel blockers (increase blood and oxygen flow to the heart), caffeine, and lithium.
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