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Types of Headaches

Headaches

Headache is the symptom of pain in the face, head, or neck. It can occur as a migraine, tension-type headache, or cluster headache. Frequent headaches can affect relationships and employment. There is also an increased risk of depression in those with severe headaches.
Headaches can occur as a result of many conditions. There are a number of different classification systems for headaches. The most well-recognized is that of the International Headache Society. Causes of headaches may include dehydration, fatigue, sleep deprivation, stress, the effects of medications, the effects of recreational drugs, viral infections, loud noises, common colds, head injury, rapid ingestion of a very cold food or beverage, and dental or sinus issues.
Treatment of a headache depends on the underlying cause, but commonly involves pain medication. A headache is one of the most commonly experienced of all physical discomforts.
Types of headaches

Types of Headaches 

Many of us are familiar with some form of the throbbing, uncomfortable, and distracting pain of a headache. There are different types of headaches. This article will explain 10 different types of headaches are :-
  1. Tension headaches 
  2. Cluster headaches 
  3. Migraine headaches 
  4. Allergy or sinus headaches 
  5. Hormone headaches 
  6. Caffeine headaches 
  7. Exertion headaches 
  8. Hypertension headaches 
  9. Rebound headaches 
  10. Post-traumatic headaches

Causes of Headaches

A headache can occur in any part of the head, on both sides of the head, or in just one location.There are different ways to define headaches. 
  • Primary headaches
  • Secondary headaches

Primary headaches

Primary headaches are stand-alone illnesses caused directly by the over-activity of, or problems with, structures in the head that are pain-sensitive. This includes the blood vessels, muscles, and nerves of the head and neck. They may also result from changes in chemical activity in the brain. Common primary headaches include migraines, cluster headaches, and tension headaches. 

Secondary headaches

Secondary headaches are symptoms that happen when another condition stimulates the pain-sensitive nerves of the head. In other words, the headache symptoms can be attributed to another cause.

Symptoms of Headaches

A headache (medically termed cephalgia) is a pain in the head. Headaches can be located anywhere in the head, including above the eyes or the ears, behind the head (occipital headache), the top of the head (coronal headache), or in the back of the upper neck. Headache, like chest pain or backache, has many causes. 
All headaches are considered primary headaches or secondary headaches. Primary headaches are not associated with other diseases. Examples of primary headaches are migraine headaches, tension headaches, and cluster headaches. Secondary headaches are caused by other diseases. The associated disease may be minor or major.
Headaches can be associated with symptoms such as:-
  • Nausea 
  • Vomiting 
  • Pain in the eyes when looking into bright lights 
  • Dizziness 
  • Vertigo 
  • Tenderness of the scalp 
  • Tightness sensation in the head 
  • Stroke
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