Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Four Types of Headaches

Don't underestimate headaches, headaches could be a symptom of serious illness. Before you worry, it's better for you to identify several types and causes of headaches first. 

As quoted from everydayhealth, there are four types of headaches and its cause you need to know. Here are the types of headaches: 

1. Type of Tension
Headaches was experienced by almost all people around this planet with mild to moderate intensity. Usually this constant headaches and pulsing tension on both sides of the head and back of neck. This is because the tension that strained muscles in the neck, shoulders, scalp, or jaw. The cause is not just sitting the wrong way, but also anxiety, depression
or stress. 

2. Type of hormone
These headaches suffered by women during menstruation, both during PMS or when you are menstruating. Headaches are often associated with migraine, pain on one side of the head, first and vomiting. Usually the patient is more sensitive to light, sound, and even touch. 

3. Type of Cluster
These headaches usually suffered by men (more than women). These headaches are very intense and lasted between 30 until 45 minutes. These types of headaches, most came suddenly without any symptoms at first. It usually occurs on one side of the head, behind the eyes, or the temple area. Headaches usually occur at certain times, often during the hours of sleep, for 4-8 weeks. 

4. Type of Migraine
The evidence suggests that migraine is more common in adult women is a secondary type of headache. Usually chronic migraine, where headaches attacks will come again and again with no compromise. Pain caused by migraine usually throbbing and stabbing, generally occurs on one side, but can also affecting both sides of the head. The pain was caused by enlarged blood vessels in the head.

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