Headache -

Headache is one of the most common health complaints, but most of them are dealt with easily.

Most headache pain is not serious and can be treated with pharmaceutical therapies and lifestyle changes, such as getting more rest and drinking enough fluids.

Headaches have many different reasons, but generally can be divided into two types:

• -Your initial headaches behind it other health problems

• Secondary headaches - which has other reasons, such as illness

This is described in greater detail below, with links to more information about the specific reasons for the headaches.

The initial headaches

Headaches caused by tension

Headaches caused by stress is the most common, which is what we believe is the usual daily headaches.

Where he feels pain of unclear with constant pressure around the front, top and sides of the head as if you were wrapping a rubber band.

Stress is one of the reasons, but there are many others, including excessive drinking, not getting enough sleep, depression, skipping meals and dehydration.

More about headaches caused by tension.

Migraines

Migraines are less common. If a recurring headaches and hang degree prevents you from pursuing your daily life, it may be a migraine headache.

People describe a migraine that pain is like clicking or throbbing on one or both sides of the head.

Most people migraines treated successfully with over-the-counter medication. If severe, however, severe migraines may need special medicines can only be obtained through a prescription from a doctor.

More about migraines.

Cluster headaches

Cluster headaches is a third type of primary headache. This is very painful headaches cause intense pain around one eye. Is a rare cluster headaches and so-called because it happens in groups for a month or two at a time at about the same period last year.

Pharmaceutical drugs do not relieve the symptoms of cluster headaches, but the doctor can prescribe specific treatments for pain relief.

More about cluster headaches.

Secondary headaches

This includes headaches that are drinking a lot of alcohol or after a head injury or concussion.

Headaches may also befall you when they are infected by:

• the cold

• Flu

• allergic reaction

• sinusitis - read more about sinus headache

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Some types of headache are the side effects for a specific drug, it can also be the cause of frequent headaches caused by eating a lot of painkillers.

Read more about headaches resulting from the dwelling.

Hormone headaches

Often the headache occurs when, due to hormones, and noted many women and a link with the menstrual cycle. Birth control pills, menopause and pregnancy are also possible causes.

Read more about hormonal headaches.

TMJ disorders

Headache is a symptom of TMJ disorders. TMJ disorders affect the joint between the lower jaw and base of the skull.

It is estimated that approximately 20-30% of the adult people will suffer from TMJ disorders at some point.

Symptoms usually last for a few months before improving.

Read more about TMJ disorders.

Arteritis giant cell (temporal artery)

Inflammation of the giant cell artery is a condition that leads to inflammation of medium and large arteries, usually in the head and neck. It usually affects adults more than 60 years.

It should be seen for inflammation of the arteries with giant cell as a medical emergency and you should contact your doctor immediately if you suddenly have led to:

• Severe headache

• jaw pain when you eat

• Blurred vision or weakness

• inflammation of the scalp