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What Are The Different Types of Headaches & 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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