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Headache Basics


Headache - What is It
Headache Causes
Headache Symptoms
Headache Treatment

Headache Types


Chronic Headache
Cervicogenic Headache
Tension Headache
Cluster Headache
Sinus Headache
Orgasm Headache
Vascular Headache

Headache Symptoms


There are four types of headache vascular, muscle contraction (tension), traction, and inflammatory.  Although any head pain can be miserable, a migraine headache is often disabling. Migraine headaches are usually characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head, an upset stomach, and, at times, disturbed vision. Headache and facial pain are disorders that affect the lives of many millions of individuals, imposing a gigantic physical, emotional, and financial burden. Other kinds of vascular headaches include "cluster" headaches, which cause repeated episodes of intense pain, and headaches resulting from high blood pressure. Headache is a term used to describe aching or pain that occurs in one or more areas of the head, face, mouth, or neck. In some cases, these painful headaches are preceded or accompanied by a sensory warning sign (aura), such as flashes of light, blind spots or tingling in your arm or leg. A migraine headache is also often accompanied by other signs and symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Traction and inflammatory headaches are symptoms of other disorders, ranging from stroke to sinus infection. Like other types of pain, headaches can serve as warning signals of more serious disorders. Although there's still no cure, medications can help reduce the frequency of migraine headaches and stop the pain once it has started. The right medicines combined with self-help remedies and changes in lifestyle may make a tremendous difference for you.

Symptoms of Headache

Some common Symptoms of Headache :

  • Head pain with a pulsating or throbbing quality.
  • Pain that worsens with physical activity.
  • Nausea with or without vomiting .
  • Sensitivity to light and sound .
  • Irritability.
  • Difficulty concentrating.
  • Headache that is becoming more severe or continuous.