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What you need to know about Headache?

By: Cathy Gates, Fri Mar 31st, 2006 07:12:40 AM

IRRITATED. Throbbing temples. Want to press your head against something to get relief. Popped a pill, but it only helped temporarily?

Worry not! The symptoms are clear - you suffer from a headache, which is fast becoming rampant in today’s time and age. High profile jobs, long working hours, no exercise, and improper diet - all lead to stress and headaches are bound to occur.

Headaches are usually caused by stress, tension, anxiety and eyestrain and an attack may be triggered by perfume, cigarette smoke and bright lights. Sometimes excessive dairy products in the diet may also cause a headache. The best way to avoid it is by reducing the level of stress, meditation and by removing potential reactive foods from the diet and by controlling the blood sugar level.

A headache is often confused with migraine. But there are some basic differences which can help distinguish between the two. For instance, migraine usually starts with a throbbing headache centered above the eye or begins at the back of the head and spreads to one side. In addition, migraine is often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.

Moreover, women could experience a headache before the periods, which is a result of hormonal changes. In addition, too much or too little sleep can disrupt the balance of chemicals in the brain, which lead to headaches. The scientific reason behind this being that certain chemical changes take place in the brain during sleep and these get disrupted with any change in the sleep schedule, which may cause a headache.

Tension headaches are also very common. These often start late in the afternoon and may get worse as the day proceeds. Tension headaches can last anywhere from 30 minutes to several days. Although they are uncomfortable, tension headaches usually do not cause any serious problems. These are generally accompanied by dull, constant or throbbing (pounding) pain above the eyes and across the back of your head. The pain may spread to the whole head or travel down to the neck and shoulders. The muscles in you neck or shoulders may also feel tight and you may feel like pushing or squeezing your head. The headache may worsen due to bright lights or loud noise. The pain usually goes away within a few hours after treatment (such as heat or pain medicines).

In case you suffer from regular headaches, it is advisable to keep a diary or calendar where you jot down detailed information regarding your headaches. This will help your doctor decide what may be causing the headache, and prescribe a desirable remedy.

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