Ashish Jain asked:


Some types of suffering are so common for humanity, that we don’t attach much importance to them. Indeed, we put in some casual steps to cure them.

Headache is one such ailment. But not all types of headache can be treated so casually. For, different headaches come in different ways. And only a proper diagnosis of it can inform you of its severity.

In fact there are certain types of headache which are the warning signals. They are the forerunners to serious types of ailments to come, if ignored. So it becomes very important for you to know about the different types and causes of headaches.

Well, the reasons for headaches could be many. If you are under stress, tired or sick, you are likely to suffer from headache. Under stress, your blood vessels at the back of head get activated and send pain or distress signals to the brain. The brain interprets these signals as headache.

Broadly speaking, headaches could be classified as primary and secondary headaches. 9 in 10 people suffering from headache complain of primary headaches. The commonly observed headaches such as tension headache, cluster headache and migraine are the primary headaches. No medical conditions are noticed in these types of headaches.

It is the secondary types of headaches that are feared most. Their diagnosis also varies from person to person and from condition to condition. Hence the treatment is difficult and specialized.

Secondary headaches are due to medical conditions. Some of the important reasons could be any metabolic disorder, infection, tumor, head trauma or any types of cerebrovascular disease. Even they affect less than 10 % of total headache population, hospital beds are full of such headache cases. Problems in the ears, eyes, teeth, neck or sinuses may lead to these types of headache. In all these conditions it is essential for the physician to identify the root cause of headache.



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Sajid Latif asked:


What are tension headaches?

Also known as muscle contraction or chronic daily headache, this is the most common variety of headache. Most people will have suffered from tension headaches at some point in their lives and never seek medical assistance but for a small minority of patients the condition is severe, long-standing and may be difficult to treat.

What causes tension headaches and who is at risk?

It was long believed that tension headaches were due to overcontraction of the muscles covering the scalp and back of the neck. However, all types of chronic (prolonged) headache may give rise to increased muscle tension and individuals with tension headaches often describe the continuous squeezing discomfort even when completely relaxed.

Despite this condition being one of the most common to affect humans, surprisingly little is understood of the exact mechanisms giving rise to the symptoms.

It is not uncommon for tension headaches and migraine (another type of headache described in a separate factsheet) to occur in the same individual, often with the migraine attack subsiding and evolving into a tension headache.

Tension headaches are undoubtedly more common in people suffering from anxiety and depression and effective treatment of these conditions may result in improvement of the headache. As tension headaches can last for a long time, this often arouses the suspicion in the sufferer and his or her doctor that a brain tumour could be the cause of symptoms.

What are the common symptoms and complications of tension headaches?

This headache usually affects both sides of the head, often involving the back of the head and neck but also frequently the sides and front of the head. Commonly, the entire head is affected in a diffuse manner. The pain is described as a dull, aching or squeezing but others often describe sensations such as fullness, tightness or pressure. Sometimes there may be the sensation that the head is surrounded by a band or being compressed in a vice. The onset of the attack is usually more gradual than in migraine and the duration of the attack may range from hours to years. Frequently the sufferer will claim the pain is present every day without a break, although the intensity may vary considerably during this time. Sleep is not usually affected, although the headache is often present on waking or soon after.

Tension headaches rarely begin during childhood or adolescence but more commonly during middle age. They are more common in women than men.

What is the treatment for tension headaches?

One particularly useful drug for treating tension headache is amitriptyline; this is taken at night before going to bed. Treatment is commenced at a low dose and gradually built up over a period of weeks to minimise problematic side effects which may include morning drowsiness. However, this side effect usually improves within a few days to weeks when the headaches should be improving. Amitriptyline is also an effective antidepressant and may helpfully improve the anxiety commonly associated with tension headaches.

Complementary therapy

Acupuncture, the Alexander technique, reflexology and relaxation exercises linked to visualisation with feedback may all be helpful at reducing stress and the chronic anxiety often associated with tension headache.

Identifying particular causes of stress and making appropriate changes in lifestyle (eg taking up regular exercise) may also prove effective.



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A Synyster Piece of Heaven asked:


For the last week or so I’ve been getting headaches every day, sometimes more than once a day. They hurt so bad I sometimes feel like they’ll never go away. When I get them it feels like it goes from my temples and then to behind my eyes. It gets worse from noise and light, but I think that’s normal for all headaches. I take ibuprofen when I get one, but I don’t think I should be taking it everyday for these headaches.

What would be causing this and what should I do about it?

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Jo Mark asked:


Migraine headaches are among the most serious and painful type of headaches. They are usually described as an intense, throbbing or pounding pain that involves your temple, forehead, around the eye, or the back of the head. They can also be accompanied by flashing, brightly colored lights in a zigzag pattern usually starting in the middle of the visual field and progressing outward and can also include abnormal tastes and smells.

Migraines are caused by the enlargement of blood vessels and the release of chemicals from nerve fibers that coil around these blood vessels. As your blood vessels enlarge, the nerves surrounding them stretch. This stretching action causes the nerves to release chemicals. These chemicals cause inflammation, pain, and further enlargement of the artery, which intensifies the pain.

About 10% of the world’s population suffers from migraine headaches. And this serious problem is largely under-treated and, in most sufferers, undiagnosed. In fact, less than half of migraine headache sufferers are diagnosed by their doctors.

The first course of treatment for migraines are over-the-counter analgesics and pain relievers (like acetaminophen and ibuprofen among others). Your doctor can also prescribe other medications like triptans to relieve the pain from migraine headaches. But these remedies only treat the symptoms of migraines; that is, they are only effective once the pain begins.

Using traditional migraine remedies on an ongoing basis can also be very expensive. And, they only mask your headache symptoms. They do nothing to eliminate the cause of your headaches. Using these traditional treatments, your headaches will return again and again!

Alternative holistic medical approaches can also be effective for some migraine sufferers. Of course, you should discuss these alternative approaches with your doctor before trying any of these treatments.

There is one alternative treatment for the permanent cure that is gaining popularity. For more information, get all the details on this Amazing Migraine Treatment. 

 



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meow asked:


I have had a headache for three days. Usually I take ibprophin and it goes away, but I have probably taken over 20, 100mg ibprophin pills over the last few days and it is still here. I have a huge paper to write and even looking at the computer now hurts. Please any advice could help. Thanks.

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ChristinaS asked:


My neck hurts and my back feels tense. I have tried stretching but the front of my head over my eyebrows hurts alot.

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Low Jeremy asked:


Migraine headaches affect about 15 percent of the population. Although men can actually suffer from migraines, it is the women that are more affected. Experts believe that migraine is hereditary as researches have revealed more than 80 percent of people suffering from it have a family history of the problem.

Migraine headaches may not seem so serious but without proper care and proper diagnosis, those headaches may develop into something more. It is recurrent and may be a manifestation of an underlying problem in the brain that can be really dangerous.

Causes of migraine

Migraines are actually caused by the changes in the size of the blood vessels that are found in the brain and in the head area. These changes may be due to some inflammation or constriction that prevents the blood from flowing properly.

Unlike the common type of headache, which only lasts for about a few hours, migraine headaches can last from four hours to as much as three days. It is more severe and more frequent than your ordinary type of headache. Migraine headache however only affect a certain area on the head, often the side area or the temples unlike the common type that encompasses the whole head including the neck.

People suffering from migraine headaches may also experience a hallucination called aura. Auras are visual perceptions that are presented as a zigzagging light or a bight spot. People often see these visual disturbances immediately before their migraine attack.

Tension headaches, as they are more commonly known in medical circles, can begin slowly and may usually occur in the middle of the day. Such headaches can occur either on a regular or occasional basis, depending on the level of stress an individual faces each day.

The tightening of the muscles in the back of the neck and scalp causes the pain that tension headaches bring. This creates a feeling of constant band-like pain that can last for 30 minutes to as long as the whole duration of the day. They can cause other problems such as disturbed concentration, irritability, difficulty in sleeping and fatigue.

Tension headaches are more of the environmental type rather than being an inherited trait. Such headaches may come and go with the amount of stress that one can handle normally.

Treatment for tension headaches can include taking non-prescription pain relievers such as aspirin and ibuprofen although some more serious cases may require the use of prescription medication. Different therapies such as biofeedback and stress management can also help in minimizing tension headaches.

Migraines can also cause an individual to feel constant and painful headaches. Migraines are usually characterized by a dull ache that further develops into a constant and throbbing pain felt mostly at the temples as well as the front and back head areas.

The pain that a migraine headache can bring is also accompanied by a feeling of nausea and vomiting as well as sensitivity to light and sound. Most migraines are brought about by several triggers such as stress, fatigue and insomnia. Several foods such as chocolate, alcohol and caffeine can also be migraine triggers.

Treating migraine can be done in two ways- medication and non-medication therapy. Medications used to treat migraines include analgesics that can help relieve the constant pain brought about by a migraine attack. Migraine therapies that do not make use of any medication for treatment are usually employed to take care of the symptoms as well as prevent or reduce the occurrence of attacks. The use of biofeedback and relaxation techniques has been proven to alleviate and even stopping migraine attacks from occurring.

Treating migraine

Prevention is still the number one treatment for migraine. The best way is to make sure that one avoids the factors that may trigger the attack.

One of those factors is stress. By learning to relax a bit and do some stress management, one can prevent migraine headaches from recurring. Try to spread your workload to a degree, which you can manage. Rest for a while when you feel that you are getting tired.

Another great way is to deal with the attack head on.

Relieve the pain in the head by keeping warm and avoiding extreme temperatures. If the problem is the position of the head when you are sleeping, buy a different pillow. Choose a fluffier one that will cushion your head better. You can also experiment with a different sleeping position.

You can also rub your temples and massage the area that is painful. Try to close your eyes for a while and let it rest especially when you have been staring at the computer screen for a long time.



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girlchild222 asked:


Any cures that really work besides taking painkillers?
Note: I do take tylenol or alieve when I get headaches. I was just looking for other cures because sometime these don’t work!

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Sanbman asked:


i know pills work
but what about some other alternative cures?

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Emily asked:


And who would be the first-choice doctor to see in order to treat the pressure-like headaches?

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