In this article, we’ll get to know about different types of headaches and how we can prevent these headaches.
We all have suffered from headaches at least once in a lifetime and with time we have developed the habit of taking our headaches for granted but do you know the presence of persistent headaches can be a sign of some serious illness to understand this we must understand about the different type of headaches and why does this occur
There are many types of headaches the most common different types of headaches are listed below:
- Tension headache: A headache that occurs due to stress is called a tension headache in this type you may feel a dull and painful sensation all over your head which might subside after a proper rest
- Cluster headache: In this, a person may experience a piercing pain at one side of the head usually the left side. The episode of the cluster headache may last for 15 minutes to a few hrs. It may also cause congestion in the nose and watery eyes.
- Migraine headache: it is one of the most intense types of headache which might require medical treatment too.. The episode of migraine lasts for hours till the treatment is provided. A person may suffer from a throbbing pain in the head which limits the ability of a person to do the routine work.
- Ice pack headache: this type of headache may last for a few seconds only in this a person experiences a piercing pain on one side of the head which lasts for 10-50 seconds. ice pack headache can move to different parts of the head too if you have an ice pack headache that occurs on the same spot every time then it indicates some underlying condition too.
- Hypertension headache: did you know that a headache is a symptom of high blood pressure, if a person has a blood pressure of more than 150/80mmhg they are likely to experience headaches However the symptoms might subside after maintaining the BP
Tips to prevent the headaches
By just adopting a few lifestyle modifications you can prevent and manage your headaches:
- Take adequate sleep, lack of sleep can cause a headache.
- Eat a well-balanced diet
- Stay hydrated
- Regular physical exercise can improve your sleep quality.
- Try to manage your stress by doing meditation, yoga, etc.
When to go to a doctor for a headache?
- Persistent headache for months
- Nausea and vomiting due to headache
- Unable to do daily chores due to the headache
- Severe pain which you are unable to bear
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