Headache
If your head is throbbing, you’re not alone. Up to 75% of adults worldwide have had a headache in the past years.
Headaches are the most common condition that most people will experience many times during their lives. This can be sharp or dull, constant or throbbing. Headaches can be treated with medication or by stress management.
Types Of Headaches
There are 4 types of headaches.
1. Sinus
Symptoms of the sinus; Pain in the face, Congestion, Itching, Runny nose, Sinuses, Eyes, Ears, or Forehead, Swelling in the face.
Duration; Several days to weeks
Primary or secondary; Secondary
2. Tension
Symptoms; Dull pain on either side of the Head, and pressure across the forehead
Duration; 30 minutes to several Hours.
Primary or Secondary; Primary
3. Migraine
Symptoms; Pain in the face or neck, Sensitivity to light or sound, Nausea, Throbbing in one area, Distorted vision.
Duration; It is 4 to72 hours
It’s a Primary type.
4. Cluster
Symptoms; Severe pain on one side of the head usually around the eye
Duration; It lasts for weeks to months
It’s a primary type
Some common Headache Triggers
- Emotional Stress
- Lack of sleep
- Noise
- Strong perfume smell
- Lightning
- Anxiety, Depression
- Excessive use of medication
Some Home remedies to cure Headache
- Drink water
- Exercise
- Limit alcohol
- Avoid foods high in Histamine
- Avoid strong smell
- sip some ginger tea
- Use essential oils to massage your head and neck
- Get adequate sleep
- Relax with yoga
- Take some magnesium
- Resting in the darkroom
Over-the-counter painkillers;
~Aspirin
~Naproxen
~Ibuprofen
Note
You can choose from many kinds of treatment if your first treatment plan doesn’t work, just don’t give up. Your healthcare provider can recommend other treatments or strategies to find the right fix for you.
Be Happy.