In this post we will explore the types of head pain, from tension headaches to migraines, causes, symptoms, and effective treatment options.
Headache are usually caused by the pain in the sensitive region of the head or that is sharp an sometime throb ling and may be disruptive to the daily life occasional headaches are very common and automatically goes up on its own but the persistent headache may indicate an alarming situation that requires special attention and need to be treated within time by taking the proper treatment.
Causes of head pain depend upon many factors like it may be due to the change in our lifestyle like stress and anxiety or may be associated with neurological disorder , hormonal imbalance and dehydration as well as environmental factors are also responsible for the headache. Here are some of the causes that has been mentioned here and explained in brief
Types of Head Pain
Migraine
Migraine caused by the change in the aura caused by visual disturbances symptom usually occur for an hour or 2 -3 days
Tension Headaches
These are the Common types of headaches characterized by the squeezing sensation around the forehead and back of the head. These types of headaches are caused by poor posture, muscle tension etc.
Cluster Headaches
These are the extremely painful headaches that occur in clusters or patterns typically around the one region of head especially around one eye these are described as the most severe type of headache.
Sinus Headache
Sinus headache can be characterized by the pain in the forehead cheekbone and bridge of the nose symptoms include nasal congestion and facial pressure.
Rebound Headaches
These types of headaches are caused due to the overuse of the pain relief medication such as ibuprofen.
Common Causes of the Head Pain
Stress and Anxiety
Any kind of stress like emotional stress or disturbance in the sleep cycle can trigger tension headaches and gives rise to other type of headaches
Poor Posture
Sitting in one position for prolonged periods can create tension in the muscle around the neck and scalp give rise to tension headaches.
Dehydration
Improper intake of water leads to the deficiency of water in the body and are common cause for the trigger of headaches
Hormonal Changes
Hormonal changes in the body especially in the women during their periods can trigger and migraine too. If not treated well
Environmental Factors
Loud noises, bright lights, change in weather allergic conditions etc. all may cause trigger severe headache in the head region may persist for many days if not treated properly
Symptoms of Head Pain
Symptoms of head pain-Symptoms differ from person to person depend upon their life style here are some of the symptoms mentioned.
- Dizziness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Sensitivity to light and sound
- Pulsating sensation
- Tenderness and fatigue
Treatment of Head Pain
Avoid Counter Pain Medication
Medication should be taken as prescribed the doctor nonprescription medication like-ibuprofen, acetaminophen should not be taken as it can alleviate headaches
Lifestyle Modifications
Practicing of the relaxation techniques maintaining a good healthy weight through exercise as well as maintaining a good posture is required to avoid triggering of the headaches and its frequency over time.
Alternative Therapies
Use of chiropractic techniques or any kind of non-steroidal medicine and herbal medicine may be used for the relief from the headaches
Medical intervention
If the headaches are caused by the underlying medical condition such as brain tumor,or any kind of neurological disorder immediate treatment is necessary wherever required .
When to Seek Medical Conditions?
- Sudden headache accompanied by loss of consciousness
- Headaches that are not relieved over time and worsen over the time
- Headaches in individual with a history of cancer or AIDS
We can conclude that headaches are caused due to discomfort and stress in a particular region of the head. It can be treated effectively by proper understanding of the underlying causes of the headache and by applying appropriate management practices and can find relief from disease to regain quality and control over their lives.
