Not all headaches are hangover headaches, sinus headaches or regular headaches. Some may be caused by other more serious medical problems. Headaches are often a first symptom of a potential life threatening condition.
Probably the first concern of a patient with recurring headaches is thinking they may have a brain tumor. It is a scary thought and if you have gone through most of your life without having headaches it is the first disease that pops into your mind.
There is a concern if you have a change in your headache patterns or did not experience headaches previously. A brain tumor headache often is just a dull ache. Patients do not report feeling sharp or knifelike pains but rather a constant dull ache.
This form of headache will often occur in people older than 40 and becomes more intense if a person is coughing or sneezing. Exertion raises the fluid pressure in the brain causing the more intense pain. Patients with a brain tumor may also have symptoms of blurred vision, tiredness, feeling faint or dizzy or have a personality change.
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A tension headache is a diffusing mild to moderate pain that spreads over the head. In most cases, the pain is not localized and is spread all over the head. It is often described as the feeling that one would get if the skull is caught in a vise. In many instances tension headache may cause pain in the base of the neck, shoulders and upper back too.
Tension type headaches are classified as under:
- Episodic - Headache that occurs for less than 15 days a month
- Chronic - Pain in the head that occurs for more than 15 days in a month for at least six months. .
Even thought the pain is normally moderate, it can get severe at times.
Stress in the muscles around the neck and head was believed to be the most common cause of tension headache. Another theory suggests that teeth clenching causes tension headaches as it leads to contraction of the muscle that allows the jaw to open and close.
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If headaches are a regular problem, there are methods of preventing them. Patients have reported success in natural, homeopathic products, relaxation techniques, and aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy may sound a little “out there” but think of how our brain works with the sense of smell. It is logical to believe if a smell can trigger a headache, it may also be effective in preventing them. T
here are certain aromas that are effective for calming nerves and reducing tension. Soft scents of vanilla and lavender are soothing to the brain. They are found in many bath products for soothing and calming tension and stress.
Peppermint oil shows promised with positive results in preventing headaches. Vicks on the forehead was a tried-and-true method of treating severe headaches for many patients in previous years.
Acupuncture is experiencing a surge in popularity to control various physical pains, including headaches. Test results prove it is a legitimate therapy for treating headache pain. Dental pain, nausea and headaches respond favorably to acupuncture treatment. More research and medical studies are needed to prove this is the perfect treatment for headache pain.
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The tension headache is one that nearly all of us will experience at least one time. That dull, achy feeling that hurts both sides of our head. It also may involve tight feelings in the muscles in the neck and shoulders.
It begins slowly and gradually builds up and normally begins in the middle of the day. That is when tension and stress begin to build up and take over your body. This tension, or stress headache can be mild but occasionally be severe.
If you think you are having a tension headache, you should contact your doctor. Your doctor will want a description of your pain, when it happens and how often. Tests may be ordered. They include blood tests, CT scan, and in some cases an MRI might be indicated.
Once you have a diagnosis of tension or stress headache, your doctor may advise you to treat it