A headache is defined as a pain in the head that’s often described as the pressure that’s often throbbing in nature, it is constant, can be sharp or dull. The headaches will greatly with regards to the...
Headache is amongst the most common reasons why patients seek medical attention.
A headache is defined as a pain in the head that’s often described as the pressure that’s often throbbing in nature, it is constant, can be sharp or dull. The headaches will greatly with regards to the following:
- Pain Type
- Severity
- Location Frequency
Key Facts
- The Headache disorders are considered to be among the most common disorders of nervous system.
- Headache have been underestimated, they are under-recognized and also under-treated throughout the world.
- Either too little or even too much of sleep, both can induce Headaches.
- Headaches can also be triggered by hormonal changes in the body.
Types of Headaches Common
It is seen that there are more than say 150 types of headaches that exist. They generally fall into the two main categories namely: Primary and Secondary Headaches.
Primary Headache
Secondary Headache
Type
%
Type
%
Tension-Type
69
Systemic Infection
63
Migraine
16
Head Injury
4
Idiopathic Stabbing
2
Vascular disorders
1
Exertional
1
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
