It is difficult to meet a person who at least once in his life would not experience a headache. Some people feel this unpleasant symptom almost constantly. Meanwhile, a headache can be a sign of a serious illness. Timely access to a doctor is the key to health. The specialist will be able to make a diagnosis based on the type of headache the patient is experiencing.
Some statistics
According to epidemiological studies conducted annually, the number of people suffering from headaches is growing. Today, the proportion of patients with similar complaints is 70%. At the same time, 30% of them suffer from chronic pain. But these figures do not fully reflect reality. The problem is that many are in no hurry to contact a specialist. Being self-medicated, they only exacerbate the situation.
Headache in some cases is the only symptom of the disease. This can be hypertension, neurosis, depression,
diseases of the nervous system and respiratory tract. Different types of headaches can occur with the same disease. Symptom may depend on environmental factors and body characteristics.
According to statistics, 10% of people experiencing periodic headaches are in no hurry to contact a specialist because of fear. They are afraid to hear a deadly diagnosis. The key to success has always been timely treatment. Even a brain tumor can be removed, and a person will continue to live a full life.
Headache headaches
If we discuss the types of headaches and the causes of their appearance, then about tensional pains it is worth remembering first of all. This symptom is the most common. Chronic form of headache is rare. A person may feel pressure or constriction in the upper part of the head. The muscles of the eye sockets may seem too tight. It’s not possible to relax them. The most intensely unpleasant sensations occur in the evening.
The types of headaches and their causes in any case should be discussed with your doctor. Stress pain can occur due to a stressful situation or trauma to the muscles of the neck. A cold can also cause discomfort in the upper part of the head.
Stress pain can occur quite rarely. Therefore, conventional painkillers can be used as a treatment. Means "Ibuprofen" or "Solpadein" are quite suitable. If the pain is chronic, it is treated with medication only as directed by a specialist.
Migraine
Migraine is a painful vascular headache that is characterized by severe pulsation in one part of the head. The pain may be paroxysmal. It can subside without the use of analgesics, and then suddenly increase. Migraine can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, fear of sound and light. In some cases, before a migraine attack, a person sees dark circles and rings in front of his eyes, feels a tingling sensation throughout his body.
Scientists could not unravel the nature of the occurrence of
vascular headache for a long time. The only thing that experts have stopped at is that migraine does not appear due to psychogenic disorders. Impaired
brain function leads to unpleasant sensations. If we consider the types of headaches in the pictures, then the migraine will look most vivid.
The vessels of the brain expand, abnormal electrical activity occurs.
Cluster pain
This type of headache is least likely to occur. Only 1% of the world's population once experienced discomfort. In men, such a headache is most common. Types of discomfort are divided by intensity and location. Most often, the patient experiences a throbbing pain between the temple and the eye. Symptom may be accompanied by tearing, redness of the eye. Headache is continuous. After an hour and a half, the unpleasant sensations go away.
Cluster pains are periodic. They can occur at regular intervals - once a week or a month. All types of headaches and their causes have not been studied to date. Symptom can also be treated quite difficult. Throbbing pains disappear as suddenly as they appear. In most cases, conventional painkillers do not have a positive effect. If the pain does not go away for a long time, treatment is carried out in a hospital. Oxygen therapy gives a good result.
Pain caused by alcohol poisoning
Excessive consumption of alcohol-containing drinks harms the whole body. But it is the head that takes the brunt of the blow. After a feast, a person may feel pain in the temporal and occipital areas. The problem is that alcohol dilates the blood vessels. The brain functions are impaired. In addition, alcohol promotes the rapid removal of fluid from the body. And dehydration is a direct path to migraine development.
The types of headaches and their treatment can be very diverse. Simple painkillers for
alcohol poisoning may not give a positive result. An integrated approach will allow the patient to forget about the pain for a while. It is necessary to take the drug "Paracetamol" and sleep soundly.
A bad sign is a headache that occurs after drinking a small dose of alcohol. Perhaps the patient is not aware of a serious diagnosis. Alcohol in this case may have a pushing effect.
Temporal arteritis
This is the disease that is most often accompanied by headache in people over 50 years old. It is very important to start timely treatment. Neglect of one's health can lead to complete loss of vision.
Different types of headaches may occur. Pictures show that the expansion of blood vessels in the temporal part leads to the appearance of electrical impulses. At the same time, the patient's appetite worsens greatly, and the scalp turns red. Such symptoms can be a serious cause for concern.
The development of the disease can trigger various factors. With age, the immune system no longer fully performs its functions. A common viral infection can trigger the development of temporal arteritis. The situation is aggravated by the intake of alcohol, malnutrition, excessive exposure to the sun.
Brain tumor
This disease is the most terrible cause of unpleasant sensations. The types of headache and their treatment depend on the stage of development of the disease. Most people associate severe headaches with a tumor. But this is wrong. An accurate diagnosis can only be made by a doctor.
In the mornings, headache most often occurs. Types of it can be very different. A clear sign of a neoplasm in the brain can be vomiting. Every day a person feels worse. Skin color may change, weight significantly reduced. A terrible symptom is convulsive seizures.
Treatment of a brain tumor depends on the size of the tumor and its location. Hospitalization is required, regardless of the type of headache the patient experiences. MRI images will help determine the methods of struggle.
Extracerebral headaches
Acute headache attacks may not necessarily be associated with impaired normal brain function. Various infections, hypothermia, or overwork can cause migraines. Pain in the temporal or occipital regions often appears due to stretching. Any type of headache requires attention from specialists if they have become permanent.
Quite often, osteochondrosis can cause the development of pain in the neck. In this case, conventional painkillers do not always help, discomfort does not go away. The patient may complain of sleep disturbance. Regardless of what types of headaches the patient experiences, treatment should be aimed primarily at eliminating the causes of osteochondrosis.
Preventive measures
If a person periodically experiences pain in the area of his temples, neck or forehead, a special diary should be started. This information will help your doctor make the correct diagnosis. The diary should describe the types of headache, the intensity and frequency of unpleasant sensations.
People who suffer from migraines should avoid triggering factors. These include loud music, pungent smells, tobacco smoke. Do not overwork. Proper nutrition and healthy sleep will help to avoid headaches.