Headaches Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis

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Headaches can be more complicated than most people realize. different kinds can have their own set of symptoms, happen for unique reason, and need different treatments.

Once you know the type of headaches you have , you and your doctor can find the treatment that's most likely to help and even try to prevent them.

Common Type Of Headaches 

There are over 150 types of headaches, but the most common types include:

Tension Headaches

Tension headaches are the most common type of headaches among adults and teens. they cause mild to moderate pain and come and go over time. they usually have no other symptoms.

Migraine headaches

Migraine headaches are often described as pounding , throbbing pain. they can last from 4 hours to 3 day and usually happen one to four times a month. Along with the pain people have other symptoms , such as sensitivity to light noise or smells nausea or vomiting@ loss of appetite: and upset stomach or belly pain . when a child has a migraine, she may look pale , feel dizzy, and have blurry vision fever, and an upset stomach. A small number of children's migraine include digestive symptoms, like vomiting, that happen about once a month.

Cluster Headaches 

These headaches are the most severs. you could have intense burning or piercing pain behind or around one eye. it can be throbbing or constant. the pain can be so bad that most people with cluster headaches can't sit still and will often pace during an attack. on the side of the pain, the eyelid droops, the eye reddens, pupil gets smaller, or the eye makes tears. the nostril on that side runs or stuffs up.

Chronic Daily Headaches

You have this type of headache 15 days or more a month for longer than 3 months. some are short. others last more than 4 hours. it's usually one of the four types of primary headaches.

1. Chronic migraine
2. Chronic tension headaches
3. New daily persistent headaches
4. Hemicrania continua

Sinus Headaches

 With sinus headaches you feel a deep and constant pain in your cheekbones, forehead, or  on the bridge of your nose. they happen when cavities in your head, called sinuses, get inflamed. the pain usually comes along with other sinus symptoms , like a runny nose, fullness in the ears, fever, and a swollen face. A true sinus headache result from a sinus infection so the gunk that comes out of your nose will be yellow or green, unlike the clear discharge in cluster or migraine headaches..

Posttraumatic Headaches

Posttraumatic stress headaches usually start 2-3 days after a head injury. you will feel:

1. A dull ach that gets worse from time to time 
2. Vertigo
3. Lightheadedness
4. Trouble concentrating
5. Memory problems
6. Tiring quickly
7. Irritability

Headaches may last for a few month. but if it doesn't get better within a couple of weeks, call your doctor.

Hemicranias Continua :

 

Hemicrania continua is a chronic , ongoing headaches almost always affects the same side of your face and head. other symptoms include:

1. Pain that varies in severity
2. Red or teary eyes
3. Runny or stuffy nose
4. Droopy eyelid
5. Contracted iris
6. Responds to the pain medication indomethacin
7. Worse pain with physical activity 
8. Worse pain with drinking alcohol

Some people also notice migraine symptoms like:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Sensitivity to light and sound

There are two types:

• CRONIC : You have daily headaches
• REMITTING: You have headaches for 6 months. they go away for a period of weeks or month and come back.

Rebound Headaches 

You might also hear these called medication overuse headaches. If you use a prescription or over the counter pain reliever more than two or three times a week, or more than 10 days a month, you're setting yourself up for more pain. when the meds wear off, the pain comes back and you have to take more to stop it. this can cause a dull, constant headache that's often worse in the morning.

How are headaches treated:

Your doctor may recommended different types of treatment to try. they also might suggest more testing or refer you to a headache specialist.

The type of headaches treatment you need will depend on a lot of things including the type of headache you get how often , and its cause. some people don't need medical help at all. but those who do might get medications, electronic medical devices, counseling, stress management and biofeedback. your doctor will make a treatment plan to meet your specific needs.

THINK BETTER CHANGE WELL BETTER

 VIJAY KRISHNAN    health advisor

E-mail: tanvinohealthadvise@gmail.com