The different type of headaches you never thought about.

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Do you know that there are more than 150 types of headaches? While being quite common, headaches are not the most pleasant thing to have. And it is not as simple as it sounds either. Every person experiences a different symptom and every a headache requires different treatment as well.

Why do we get headaches?

Here are many causes of headaches, but the real reason is owing to the signal mixing up between the nerves, brain and blood vessels. There are no real causes of what triggers a headache. It could be

• Illness like cold, infection, fever, etc.

• loss of sleep or change in sleeping patterns

• Too much medicine intake

• Depression and other emotional stress

• Strong smells like perfumes or cleaning agents or chemicals.

• Change in weather conditions

• Pollution

There are even headaches that are hereditary, like migraines.

Types of headaches

Knowing the right kind of a headache will help you to get the proper treatment which means a quicker recovery as well. Here we will delve deeper into some of the most common types of headaches that we experience.

• Tension headaches:
  This is probably the most common, and it affects both adults and teens. You can experience anywhere from mild pain to moderate pain and can come anytime. There are no particular symptoms to identify.

• A migraine:
  If your headache is intense and the pain is throbbing then you are experiencing migraine. There is no time limit on how long these headaches will last. It could be gone in a couple of hours or sometimes go beyond a couple of days.

The attack usually comes 3-4 times in a month. It is not just the pain though. People also experience nausea, appetite loss, stomach pain, vomiting, sensitivity to smells, noise and even light. It can even attack children who will run a temperature and upset stomach during this time.

• Cluster headaches:
  Often coming in groups, these will attack 2-3 times in a day. And this cluster period will last for about two weeks to 2-3 months. Every attack will last for about 15 minutes at the minimum and can last up to 3 hours in a worst case.

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The pain will be piercing and will be around one eye. It would be a constant throbbing pain, and the eye can redden, drooping slightly with tears gathering up inside. Sometimes they might just disappear for years and is more common among men.

• Sinus related:
  With constant pain around your cheekbones, nasal bridge and forehead these occur when there is inflammation of the sinuses. It comes with a runny nose, fever, fullness in the ears and face swelling. It is generally due to a sinus infection which can be easily distinguished with the green or yellow discharge from the nose.

• Hormone-related:
  Changing hormones during menopause, pregnancy and periods can sometimes cause headaches in women. Even the intake of birth control pills, which alters the hormones, can result in a headache.

Get in touch with your doctor when you have a headache to find the right treatment.

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