Greg Williamson asked:


Exactly as they sound, tension headaches are brought on by stress. Tension headaches are the most common forms of headaches suffered by both men and women. Sometime in their lives individuals will suffer from at least one tension headache.

There are still some unanswered questions as to why tension headaches occur. It is believed that the source of the pain may be when the muscles in the head and neck constrict. Although other researchers believer there is additional sources of tension headaches and that there isn’t a single trigger from the headaches. Some tests have shown that tension headaches may be caused by the wrong signals being sent to the brain. It is believed that a message of pain is wrongly sent to the brain when the muscles tense. This is why it is believed antidepressants are successful in treating tension headaches. Grinding teeth is another reason some think tension headaches occur. They believe those who are more likely to suffer from tension headaches are those who grind their teeth since this aggravates specific muscles in the head.

Unlike migraines which have pain on only one side of the head, tension headaches typically have pain across the entire front of the forehead. Tension headaches can be moderately bad, but they are often only light headaches. It is uncommon, but some people will have severe tension headaches which have intense pain. Tension headaches are not made worse by physical activity. Tension headaches occur less often or episodic and there are often periods of time in which suffers don’t get tension headaches. Although tension headaches can also be chronic in which they can occur at least fifteen times in a four week period and can continue for up to six months. Tension headaches can last for either a few minutes or up to a few hours.

There are two things you can do if you suffer from tension headaches. You can gain temporary relief by taking over the counter pain medications. The second option is to find something that will ease your tension headaches. Taking yoga classes and learning to meditate has helped some people with their tension headaches since it is a good way to ease tension. Another relaxing option is to get a professional massage. Acupuncture can also help since this has been proven to have good pain relief outcomes. Physical exercise is a good option for letting out tension so you could try joining a gym. If you have excessive tension in your life then you may need to make serious life changes. Some of these changes can be difficult such as employment or relationship changes. Although once you make these difficult changes you won’t have to deal with constant pain from tension headaches. If you still can’t get rid of tension headaches it is important to know that they aren’t dangerous and you can live with them.



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Bishal Boro asked:


When a person suffers from headache, numerous parts of the head may hurt, counting a system of nerves that broaden up all over the scalp along with definite nerves on the face, throat and mouth. The various muscles of the blood vessels and the head are found along the exterior and at the support of the brain are moreover sensitive to the pain as they contain fragile nerve fibers. The part of the bones of skull and various parts of tissues of brain are itself never hurt as they lack the pain-sensitive nerve fiber. The ends of the pain-sensitive nerves that are called as the nociceptors can be enthused by muscular tension, stress, dilated blood vessels and other activate of the headache. The Vascular headaches as the migraines are a type of the vascular headache that are thought to engage the abnormal function of brain’s blood vessels or the vascular system; the muscle reduction headaches come out to involve the contraction or tensing of the facial along with neck muscles; the traction and provocative headaches are the symptoms of further disorders, varying from the brain tumor to the stroke to sinus disease. a number of sort of headache are the signals of more grave disorders: unexpected, severe headache; it is the headache associated with the convulsions; the headache accompanied by puzzlement or loss of the consciousness; the headache following a gust on the head; the headache connected with various pain in the ear or eye; persistent headache in a individual who was before headache free; the recurring headache in most children; headache linked with fever; the headache that interfere with normal life. The Physicians will get a full medical account and might order a blood experiment to screen for the thyroid disease, infections, anemia, or x-rays to regulate out the brain tumor or various blood clots. MRIs, CTs, and EEGs might be recommended. The eye exam is typically performed to test for weakness in eye muscle or on unequal pupil size. A number of scientists consider those glaring or flickering lights, fatigue, the weather, and certain foods might trigger up migraine headaches.

In the treatment process, not all the headaches need medical attention. A few result from the missed meals or infrequent muscle tension and were easily remedied. When the problem is not reassured by the standard treatments, headache sufferer might be referred to internist, neurologist, or psychologist. The Drug therapy, stress reduction, biofeedback training, and elimination of definite foods from diet are the main common process of controlling and preventing migraine and additional vascular headaches. The Regular exercise could also reduce the incidence and severity of the migraine headaches. Provisional relief can occasionally be obtained by means of cold pack or through pressing on the stuffed artery located in face of the ear on top of the painful part of the head.



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NormalGirl asked:


I seem to get a lot of tension headaches, and I don’t really like popping pills, so I’m just wondering if anyone has any advice on getting rid of a headache without medicine?

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Susan C asked:


I get headaches every Saturday when I wake up and they can last well into the afternoon. What could be causing these, and how can I get rid of them for the long term?

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peterhutch asked:


 

Headache is one of the most common ailments affecting thousands of people every day. Migraine alone directly affects about 12% of the population. The symptoms and pain associated with the various types of headache can be difficult for your doctor to recognize. This makes it hard to pin point exactly what type of headache is the problem and the best treatment for it.

Although research suggests that early treatment of migraine headache when the pain is mild results in better outcomes for patients, many patients delay taking their acute-migraine medication until their headaches are moderate or severe. Understanding when and why patients use their migraine medications is an important first step to improve migraine management.

Mild Headache Causes

Headache is caused by irritation or injury to pain-sensing structures of the head. The structures that can sense pain include the scalp, the muscles of the neck and head, major arteries and veins in the head, the sinuses, and the tissues that surround the brain.

Headache may occur when these structures suffer compression, spasm, tension, inflammation, or irritation. The brain has no nerve endings so the brain itself cannot “hurt.”

Mild Headache Treatment

Treating a mild headache will usually involve over-the-counter pain medications. There are many different medications marketed for control of headache pain. The pharmaceutical companies spend millions of dollars each year to advertise their products. However, many “special” headache remedies are no better than simple acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin. In addition, stress reduction and rest may be helpful.

Mild Analgesics (pain relievers) - Aspirin, acetaminophen, and the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, naprosyn. Daily use of aspirin and/or acetaminophen may cause rebound headaches. Frequent use of aspirin and NSAIDs can lead to gastrointestinal bleeding and, in the case of aspirin, ?tinnitus (ear ringing).

1. Food: Give fruit juice or food if your child is hungry or hasn’t eaten in more than 4 hours (reason: skipping a meal can cause a headache in many children).

2. Rest: Lie down in a quiet place and relax until feeling better.

3. Local Cold: Apply a cold washcloth or ice pack to the forehead for 20 minutes.

Other preventive measures may include keeping warm if the headache is associated with cold, using a different pillow, or sleeping position or similar changes. Use good posture when reading, working, or doing other activities that may cause headache. Exercise the neck and shoulders frequently when typing, working on computers, or doing close work.

Effective acute treatment of headache begins with making an accurate diagnosis and ruling out secondary causes of headache. Once a primary headache is diagnosed, it is important to choose the right combination of behavioural therapy and acute care (abortive and symptomatic) therapy for each patient.



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Sarah asked:


I have a bad headache. i already took an Ibuprofen, but its not helping. I need to know some ways to cure this headache FAST! please this is so annoying, i have stuff to do and i cant do it with a headache!

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狼 asked:


What are some other alternatives to curing a headache besides medicine? A more natural way?

My headache right now is just congestion.

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Mitamins Team asked:


Headaches go back as far as when man first started to dabble in the medicinal arts and a variety of procedures, home remedies and health supplements have been used over the centuries in the treatment of headaches. In fact the earliest known surgical procedure is thought to have been an attempt to cure headaches and became popular in the Middle Ages (along with comparably credible treatments such as leeches, humor balancing and flogging). This procedure, known as trepanning or trephining, simply involves drilling a large hole in the head that was ironically thought to release the pressure causing the headache.

Thankfully science has come a long way since then although our relatively poor knowledge of the brain and its function means that the cause of the majority of headaches is still unknown although there are now many drugs, health supplements and natural remedies that can assist the treatment of headaches.

We will talk about primary headaches here or those that are not caused by an underlying medical condition. Secondary headaches can be indicative of serious problems so any headache that is frequent, severe or accompanied by any other symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea sensitivity to light, dizziness, slurred speech etc) should be checked out by a physician. If you are in any doubt as to whether you should see a physician, see one.

The medical world has split headaches into a number of different categories, although you may have your own expletive laden terms, for our purposes we will divide these headaches or cephalalgia into the following two types with some suggestions for supplements and natural solutions that may help to relieve the pain assist in the treatment of headaches.

Tension headaches - These are the most common and are usually caused by tension in the muscles of the scalp or neck. Poor posture, repetitive actions or overuse of the jaw muscles can all cause excess strain, resulting in mild to moderate pain.

Relaxation is usually the best good remedy so a hot bath or a cold pack on the neck can help. Slow and deep breathing is also a good way to relive pain and bring headache relief.

Natural herbal health supplements including Chamomile, Peppermint Oil and Lavender can all help the relaxation process and bring headache relief. Additionally health supplements Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Pantothenic Acid are important for supporting functions in the head and Calcium and Magnesium can relieve muscle tension. If bruxism or teeth grinding in the night is suspected then Passionflower, Hops and Valerian may have a positive effect and a good night’s sleep is never a bad thing in the treatment of headaches.

Vascular headaches - These include migraine headaches, flu headaches, cluster headaches and premenstrual headaches and are caused by dilation of the blood vessels around the head. Movement or physical activity can make it worse and some episodes can go on for days.

In addition to pharmaceutical options there are a few natural herbal health supplements that are known to be effective in the prevention and treatment of vascular headaches including; Feverfew, which can reduce inflammation in the brain; White Willow, a natural analgesic; and Gingko Biloba which helps maintain peripheral circulation to the brain (although check with your doctor as some peoples migraines have intensified after using gingko biloba). It is important to try to find out what triggers your headache symptoms and either avoid the triggers (such as red wine, aged cheese and tyramine containing foods etc) or be prepared when the times comes (menstruation or bouts of flu).



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Patrick asked:


Whether you are a man, woman or child if you are constantly suffering from headaches or migraines, it is important for you to learn the difference between the two. Understanding what makes a headache different from a migraine and visa versa is essential for knowing how to treat them individually. Headaches and migraines are different bodily conditions and therefore need to be treated differently and understood in order to do so.

A migraine is a headache which initiates your blood vessels to dilate and constrict. This then releases the pain throughout your head which can last anywhere from 4hours to 72 hours. You may experience anything from mild to severe pain but the length of the pain is what can easily identify it as a migraine versus a headache. Take a look at the list of symptoms below that can aid in identifying a migraine from a headache.

Sensitivity to light Blurred vision Abdominal pain Vomiting Pale complexion Loss of appetite Dizziness Fever Feeling warm and then cold

A simple headache is not capable of creating these symptoms throughout your body. If you can relate to any combination of these symptoms, you are not merely suffering from an everyday headache.

An everyday headache is often referred to as a tension headache. This type of headache produces tightness in the neck as well as the muscles in the scalp and fascia. These headaches are often caused by lack of sleep or stress. A mere lifestyle change is all that is required to eliminate these tension headaches from your life permanently.

On the other hand migraine headaches deal more with the chemicals within your body, cells and energy production. Changing your lifestyle is often not enough to eliminate migraines from your life, especially if they are as frequent as a few times a month. With many more symptoms associated with migraine headaches than tension headaches it is important to understand that aspirin is not enough to correct this health problem.

By comparing the effects of headaches and migraines you will see that a simple headache, although it does cause a great deal of discomfort does not disrupt your daily activities. On the other side of the spectrum, migraines can be quite debilitating the longer they last and more the severe they become.

If you find that you are experiencing either a headaches or migraines on a regular basis it is time to consult with your physician regarding treatments. Over the counter products may be enough to temporarily heal your headache but if they come and go more than 3-4 times per month than you need to find out why. Migraines on the other hand are more common to be experienced several times a month and more intense forms of treatment need to be considered. Many people today are leaning towards natural vitamins and minerals they more and more studies prove their abilities to heal migraines without side effects.



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♥♡Kissy Galore ♥♡ 007 asked:


I have a major headache right now btw.

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