There are many headache types. The main types of headache are the simple tension headache, which is the most common, a migraine with aura or without aura and cumulative headache. Each of these headache types has different causes and treatment. It is good to be able to identify the type of headache you may be experiencing so that you seek the proper treatment.
The headache is very common for everyone, but few are those seeking medical help. Usually they take a painkiller and give place to the pain. But this is the worst and most common response after speculation that this is something that often happens to everyone.
The headache is one of the most serious health problems that needs professional help and assistance and that is why they have created in most public hospitals and private clinics special sections called "headache centres".
The consequences of such a situation, especially when it is chronic or prolonged, although it may not have a serious impact on our health, but can change so much the quality of our life. It certainly worth’s to devote some of our time to prevent or provide treatment for the headaches. Especially if we can deal with it in simple ways, just knowing what may have caused the headache and try to avoid it, and then to go to the doctor for further investigation.
Because headache has a direct impact on the vessels and nerves of the brain, any damage to surrounding areas that support our head, i.e. the face, the neck, the vertebral column, or in connection with the nervous system, muscular or circulatory system (pressure) can cause headaches. Thus, depending on the area or body function there are different headache types.
The different headache Types
This is the «female headache» since in this case the female hormones are the major cause (shown mainly in the menstruation) and is second in frequency. The first episodes of migraine are occurring in childhood or adolescence and can be characterized as hereditary headache, because 70% of patients mention that one of their parents is also suffering from migraines.
In this case there are two sub-types of Headache: the migraine with aura and without.
Migraine with aura or classic migraine
This headache types gives warning signs starting about an hour before the crisis. These may be visual disturbances such as flashes, difficulty in speaking and some minor hallucinations.
Migraine without aura or common migraine
The characteristics of common migraine headaches are several crises during the month, which can last from several hours to several days, pain in one side of the head, the patient has a tendency to vomiting and may not withstand the light and feel that the pain comes from something that is tightening the head on the right or left side.
How to avoid migraine headaches crises?
In both cases of migraine headaches you should avoid to work, stress and try not to get very tired. Coffee and soft drinks with caffeine (such as cola or energy drinks) are strongly prohibited as well as smoked foods such as salmon, sausages, cheeses, etc. Avoid also the consumption of alcohol and do not stay in areas with strong light or sunlight.
There are many headache types. The main types of headache are the simple tension headache, which is the most common, a migraine with aura or without aura and cumulative headache. Each of these headache types has different causes and treatment. It is good to be able to identify the type of headache you may be experiencing so that you seek the proper treatment.
The headache is very common for everyone, but few are those seeking medical help. Usually they take a painkiller and give place to the pain. But this is the worst and most common response after speculation that this is something that often happens to everyone.
The headache is one of the most serious health problems that needs professional help and assistance and that is why they have created in most public hospitals and private clinics special sections called "headache centres".
The consequences of such a situation, especially when it is chronic or prolonged, although it may not have a serious impact on our health, but can change so much the quality of our life. It certainly worth’s to devote some of our time to prevent or provide treatment for the headaches. Especially if we can deal with it in simple ways, just knowing what may have caused the headache and try to avoid it, and then to go to the doctor for further investigation.
Because headache has a direct impact on the vessels and nerves of the brain, any damage to surrounding areas that support our head, i.e. the face, the neck, the vertebral column, or in connection with the nervous system, muscular or circulatory system (pressure) can cause headaches. Thus, depending on the area or body function there are different headache types.
The different headache Types
This is the «female headache» since in this case the female hormones are the major cause (shown mainly in the menstruation) and is second in frequency. The first episodes of migraine are occurring in childhood or adolescence and can be characterized as hereditary headache, because 70% of patients mention that one of their parents is also suffering from migraines.
In this case there are two sub-types of Headache: the migraine with aura and without.
Migraine with aura or classic migraine
This headache types gives warning signs starting about an hour before the crisis. These may be visual disturbances such as flashes, difficulty in speaking and some minor hallucinations.
Migraine without aura or common migraine
The characteristics of common migraine headaches are several crises during the month, which can last from several hours to several days, pain in one side of the head, the patient has a tendency to vomiting and may not withstand the light and feel that the pain comes from something that is tightening the head on the right or left side.
How to avoid migraine headaches crises?
In both cases of migraine headaches you should avoid to work, stress and try not to get very tired. Coffee and soft drinks with caffeine (such as cola or energy drinks) are strongly prohibited as well as smoked foods such as salmon, sausages, cheeses, etc. Avoid also the consumption of alcohol and do not stay in areas with strong light or sunlight.