Unfortunately, headaches have become quite common these days, and every person has found their own way to deal with them.
The most common treatments for headaches include meds or some natural remedies. However, not every headache is the same. There are different types of headaches, and knowing their symptoms will help you get rid of them in a more effective and quicker way.
Take a look at the 6 types of headaches and their symptoms.
1. Cluster headaches
These headaches affect both, men and women. They are not very frequent but are very intense. The precise reason for this type of headache is unknown, but they are usually linked to brain or nerve irregularities. They appear constantly over some period, unlike tensions or migraines.
Symptoms include intense pain or exhaustion. Usually, the pain starts in the eye area and the side of the head.
2. Neck Headache
The pain of the neck headache usually starts in the occipital part of the head or in the neck, and then gradually shifts to the forehead, affecting the side-eye and the ear.
This type of headache, also known as cervicogenic headache, are persistent and occur with different intensity. They are usually mistaken for migraine or tension. These headaches are caused by a cervical spine issue or damage or irritation to the first 3 cervical nerves which exit the spinal cord.
Cervicogenic headaches mostly affect women. About 15-20% of patients who feel pain in the side of the head are actually suffering from neck headaches.
3. Migraine Headache
This type of headache begins in the morning with a piercing pain that increases with any kind of movement or physical activity. Migraine symptoms include vomiting, seeing spots in front of the eyes, sensitivity to light, noise, or odors, nausea, etc.
There are various causes of migraine, but the most common one is stress. These headaches usually appear in fragile and emotional people. Sometimes, it might appear during the menstrual cycle. Other reasons for migraines are insomnia, smoking, and irregular eating habits.
4. Sinus Headache
This type of headache appears in the sinus area and gradually increases between the eyes. The pain increases if one bends or moves their head, or when lying down. But, if you have these symptoms without nasal discharge, you are suffering from a regular headache not connected to the sinuses.
Sinus headaches and migraines are often mixed up, and sometimes they can even appear simultaneously. If you experience eyesight problems, you are probably dealing with a migraine and not a sinus headache.
5. TMJ Headache
This type of headache is chronic and affects around 75 million people. The usual signs of TMJ headache are broken or chipped teeth, broken fillings, and changing shape or position of the smile, and pain might not be present all the time. This happens as a result of the tension caused by the contraction of the muscles. In such a situation, the body sends more blood to these areas which in turn increases the blood pressure. Usually, this leads to tension in the jaw, shoulders, and neck. Teeth grinding is another symptom.
6. Tension Headache
Tension headache is the most common one. It affects the neck, cheeks, forehead, and temples and it usually lasts for a few hours. People with this type of headache feel tension, intense pressure, and tightening in the head. Although the pain is usually moderate, it can increase due to certain factors. These headaches appear in the mornings or evenings. The recommended treatment for tension headaches involves medicines or natural remedies.
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