Identifying The Major Headache Types
Before we try and identify the major headache types, it is better to first know what a headache is. A headache can be simply defined as a pain that occurs in the head. The pain can come from behind the head or on the upper side of the neck as a result of the muscles or blood vessels in the area tightening or swelling. When these areas are pressurized, the nerves send a number of messages to the brain that signals a pain. This results in a headache.
Headache types are different and can occur in different ways to many people. The following will give you a brief idea about the main headache types that one could get.
The major headache types can be stated as Migraine Headaches, tension headaches or the acute tension type headache, cluster headaches, chronic daily headaches, the ice pick also known as the ice cream headache, sinister headache, etc.
Someone or other we know would surely have experienced migraine headaches. From all the other headache types, this is one that would rarely be missed. More women tend to suffer from it than men. A person with a Severe Migraine headache could feel nauseated and have instances of vomiting. This would usually continue for the period of the headache, which ranges from around four hours to 3 days.
The acute Tension Headache is milder than migraine headaches. It is known to occur in almost half the population on a monthly basis. Another one of the major headache types is the chronic daily headache. This can occur around 10 to 15 days per month, over a six month period. Men seem to get this type of headache more than women.
The cluster headache is one of the rare headache types that a person could get. The patient with a cluster headache would usually experience a blocked or runny nose, in addition to having puffed up eyes.
The ice pick or the ice cream headache is quite different from all the other headache types. The pain that comes as a result of this headache is short and piercing, usually lasting from a few seconds to minutes. This is similar to a flash of lightening. A sinister headache is quite dangerous. If you have passed your 30’s and find yourself getting headaches all the time, it is better to get a medical check-up done. Some patients suffer from increased cases of vomiting with the combination of migraine headaches lasting for days. Meningitis can be one reason if you suffer from headaches for more than 3 days.
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