Head ache facts:

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 Headaches can be stand-alone illnesses or the symptom of another condition.  Depending on the specific type of headache, they can last for any time between a few hours and several weeks.  Primary headaches are caused by dysfunction or over-activity in pain-sensitivity structures in the head.

Headache facts

·       The most common form of primary headache is the tension-type headache. A wide variety of conditions can cause secondary headaches, ranging from hangovers to brain tumors. The most common form of secondary headache is the rebound headache. (medication-overuse headache).

·         Health care providers will usually diagnose a headache from history and description of its symptoms.

The most common suggested treatment for headaches are rest and pain relief medication.

·         Overuse of pain medication can lead to the development of rebound headaches.

·         It is estimated that 50% of people experiencing headaches self-treat rather than see a health provider.

HEADACHES:  headaches are one of the most common ailments, with most people experiencing a headache at some point in their life. They can affect anyone regardless of age, race, and gender.

The World Health Organization (WHO)  reports that around 47% of adults worldwide will have experienced a headache within the last year, as well as being symptoms of other conditions, headache disorders can lead to the development of other illnesses.

Headache is a broad term that encompasses many different things. Headaches are pains that occur in any region of the head; they can occur on both sides of the head or be isolated to a certain location.

Causes of Headaches: 

We have the primary and secondary headaches.

·         The primary headaches are stand-alone illnesses caused directly by the overactivity of, or problems with structures in the head that are pain-sensitive. This includes the blood vessels, muscles, and nerves of the head and neck. The common primary headaches include: migraines, cluster headaches and tension headaches.

·         The secondary headaches are headaches that are symptoms of another condition that stimulates the pain-sensitive nerves of the head. There are a vast number of different conditions that can cause secondary headaches,  ranging in severity from an alcohol-induced hangover to a brain tumor.

As headaches can be a symptom of a  serious condition, it is important to seek medical advice if the headache becomes more severe, regular or persistent.

If the headache is more painful and disruptive than previous headaches worsen or fail to improve with medication then a health care a provider should be contacted.

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