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The Different Types of Headaches and Their
Symptoms...
There is a
variety of types when it comes to headaches. Although some
may be very similar in nature and certainly the pain can
seem to be the equal of any, there are differences.
Detecting these differences may enable us to find the
specific relief we need whether it means making changes for
avoiding them in the future or by selecting the type of
medication we need to get more immediate relief.
For example: the tension headache is the most common of
headaches experienced and is usually evidenced by a constant
pain on both sides of the head. It can carry with it a
feeling of the head being squeezed or in a vice. There can
be a feeling of being light headed or dizzy. There are areas
of tightened, sore muscles in the neck and shoulders and
jaw. The pain may be persistent but does not usually get
worse with activity.
 A
sinus headache is a nagging pain over the nasal area. This
usually will increase in severity as the day progresses. It
may be accompanied by discolored mucus and a fever. And it
will feel worse if you bend forward. Sufferers may also
experience some post nasal drip and a sore throat.
A temporal headache evinces a drilling pain that can be
described as burning or jabbing in nature. The pain will be
located in the temple area or around the ear while one is
chewing. This can be accompanied by weight loss and problems
with eyesight. It is a headache that is more common with
people over fifty-five years of age.
A menstrual headache will be migraine like in nature. A
woman will notice it either a bit before or during her
period, or when she is ovulating. And unfortunately for some
women it directly follows the end of the menstruation.
Cluster headaches are manifested by severe, throbbing pain
that will be on one side of the head, will come with a
flushing in the face area, nasal congestion and possible
tearing of the eyes. They can occur one to three times
during a day and keep up over a space of weeks or even
months. They can vary from a few minutes to several hours at
a time.
A bilious headache is a result of of overeating and
indigestion. It is a dull pain in the forehead area and the
temples will be throbbing.
An arthritic headache will have pain at the back of the head
or neck that will feel that it is becoming worse when one
moves it. There will also be an inflammation of the neck and
shoulder area as well as other joints.
Caffeine headaches are definitely a type for our times. We
can ingest so much in a day from either coffee or certain
cola drinks. This will be more of a throbbing pain and can
usually be relieved by having a small amount of caffeine. To
avoid these headaches it will mean slowly tapering off the
amount one takes in over time.
An exertion headache can be an obvious one if a generalized
type of headache occurs during or after some type of extra
physical exertion. It can be connected to the migraine or
cluster type of headache.
And never underestimate a hunger headache. It can come
around the time your body is expecting to eat and your blood
sugar is low. At least we know the cure for that one!.
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Different Types Of Headaches.
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