Do you have headache quite often without any reason? If so, then don’t ignore it as frequent headache can sometimes be so severe and chronic that it can lead to mental health issues, and even depression in some cases.
Headache Causes
There can be various causes and reasons behind a headache. In recent times during lockdown, it was noticed that headache and various types of mental illnesses were reported by those who were otherwise healthy and of course free from Coronavirus or Covid-19. In this case, the cause can be simply staying inside for longer than usual duration, which is understandable and widely accepted as a valid cause in current scenario. The situation calls for treatment or medical intervention when frequent headache becomes a kind of routine for no specific reason during normal times. Read some interesting facts about headache.
Headache Types
There are many types of headache, and they are often classified as primary or secondary headache. As it is quite self explanatory, primary headache is the one which is caused by lack of sleep, tension or stress. Secondary headache is the one that is caused by any other medical condition such as sinus, swelling or clogging of ears etc.
Headache Behind Eyes-Cluster Headache
One of the most common types is headache behind eyes. It is cluster headache, and often occurs on one part of your face and usually at the same time of day. The pain spreads to one part of your face within 5-10 minutes and remains for 15 to 90 minutes. Read more about it.
Tension Headache
Headache on top of head (hair band area) is often the most common type of headache caused by tension, lack of sleep and many other common issues such as.
- Stress and tension
- Hangover
- Lack of sleep
- High altitude
- Hunger and dehydration
- Caffeine withdrawal
Headache and Neck Pain
When you feel pain or headache in the back of your head or neck, then probably it is due to arthritis in your your upper spine or may be due onset of spondylosis. If it is persistent or doesn’t go away by taking common OTC medicines for headache, then the sooner you have yourself checked by a medical professional, the better.
Headache with Dizziness
This is something your must not ignore and seek medical help immediately as this is often due to more serious underlying health condition or you can say medical emergency. Dizziness with headache is often felt due to rupture of Brain aneurysm. You may also feel many other symptoms like
- Sensitivity to light
- Blurred vision
- Confused state of mind
- Sudden stiffness in neck
- Nausea or vomiting
Headache with dizziness can also be due to stroke. Rush the patient to a doctor immediately if these symptoms are noticed.
Migraine Headache
When the pain is throbbing, and you suddenly become sensitive to light or sound, then it is most probably a case of migraine. Though there is no cure for migraine, there are ways to reduce its symptoms so that you can go about your daily routine. Women are more prone to migraine than men. The best way is to seek medical help and and work accordingly because symptoms and causes of migraine vary from person to person, therefore treatment will also be different.
You may be surprised to know that sometimes even obesity can also aggravate migraine. If you are overweight, then weight loss should also be on your priority list if you want to relieve the symptoms of headache.
Home Remedies for Headache Relief
- Tried and tested ginger tea
- Caffeine often helps
- Yoga or meditation for relaxation
- Dim the light
- Savasana
- Hot or cold pack, whatever suits you
- Massage on forehead or the affected area
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