Types of headaches and their treatment methods

What is a headache?

The term headache has become popular in recent centuries, which is known as a severe pain in the head, which may result in discomfort in both the head and neck areas, as headaches can come in several forms;
It may come with a mild pain in the head, or with severe pain that greatly affects, which noticeably affects concentration, which may lead to difficulty in performing daily meals. Severe headache pain occurs intermittently, meaning it comes from time to time and with different symptoms for the patient.

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What are the causes of headaches and the most prominent symptoms associated with them?

The causes of headaches vary according to the type and the extent of their effect on the head and body, as the symptoms start from being simple symptoms that can be treated with medications and herbs, and these symptoms can develop into severe cases that require immediate medical intervention, and the most prominent and common of these causes are as follows:

Infections: such as HIV or meningitis, which may cause inflammation of the nerves or tissues surrounding the head, in addition to sinusitis, which may lead to a headache that lasts for several days.

High blood pressure: High blood pressure is a known risk factor because it can lead to chronic headaches that last for several days.
Toothache: Toothache pain can cause severe and annoying headaches.

Physical trauma: Injuries from a fall or sports injury can cause headaches, either temporarily or intermittently.

Chemical changes: Some medications or stopping the use of some medications can cause chemical changes in the brain, which can lead to headache attacks.

Circulatory changes: Sudden changes in blood flow can increase pressure in the brain, which can lead to severe headaches.

Dehydration: Lack of fluids in the body can lead to intermittent or continuous headaches.

The most prominent symptoms associated with headaches

The symptoms that accompany different types of headaches make it easy to identify their type and determine their possible causes. These are the most prominent symptoms associated with headaches:

Tension headache

Tension headaches are one of the most common types among all ages, and often have the following symptoms:
Mild or moderate pain: It often occurs on both sides of the head and can be intermittent or continuous for several consecutive days-
Pressure: The patient may feel as if his head is tight, which may cause him discomfort in a large way-
Spread of pain to the neck: The level of pain can extend down the neck, which increases the patient's tension headache-

. Migraine
Migraine is a more complex type of headache, and may include the following symptoms:

Pulsating, severe pain: often concentrated on one side of the head, and accompanied by nausea

Sensitivity to light and sound: the patient may avoid bright light or loud noises, as they can make symptoms worse

Changes in vision: the patient may experience blurred vision or flashes of light, which precedes the attack

Nausea and vomiting: some people feel nauseous, and sometimes vomiting may be required to relieve the pressure

Cluster headache

Cluster headaches are a rare type, but they come in a severe and suffocating form for the patient, as they come in these forms:

Sharp pain: usually concentrated around or behind one eye, and the pain may be so severe that it affects the ability to concentrate, read, or perform most daily tasks.

Congestion or runny nose: the patient may experience a congested or runny nose, which increases the feeling of discomfort.

Redness and tearing of the eye: These symptoms occur as a result of pain on the same side, which may indicate a neurological reaction.

Pupil constriction: The pupil of the affected eye may constrict, which can be a clear sign of the type of headache.

Rebound headache
What are the known types of headaches?

Headaches are classified into two main types based on their causes, which are:
Primary headache
Primary headaches occur as a result of excessive activity in the muscles of the head and neck or blood vessels, which may include the following:
Tension headache: This headache results from muscle tension due to stress or incorrect positions. 
Cluster headache: It includes recurring attacks of pain, and the exact causes remain unclear.

Migraine: It is associated with factors such as hormonal changes, and it often occurs more often in women.

Secondary headache
This secondary headache may be associated with several specific natural symptoms, which are as follows:
Sinus headache: It occurs as a result of inflammation of the tissues surrounding the sinuses, and the affected person feels pain in the forehead or cheeks.
Meningitis headache: It is caused by an infection in the membranes surrounding the brain, and is a medical emergency.

Sudden thunderclap headache: Severe pain that appears suddenly and may indicate a serious medical problem such as a brain hemorrhage.

Medical headache: It is caused by pressure on the cerebrospinal fluid, and often occurs after certain medical procedures.

Brain tumor headache: It may occur as a result of an abnormal growth in the brain, which leads to pressure on the surrounding tissues.

Finally, knowing the causes and types of headaches in all their forms is an important step in treating the patient's condition, which leads to an accurate diagnosis of his condition and giving him the appropriate treatment for his condition, so that the symptoms do not worsen significantly to affect the patient's condition.

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