These headaches often start with a sudden, sharp pain on one side of the head. They can occur in clusters, which is why they are called. They can last for days, weeks or months before disappearing. They can return to the scene months or even years later. They can appear and disappear several times per day. They can last anywhere between a few minutes and several hours.
Cluster Headaches
These can cause a lazy eyelid, or even perspiration on the area where the pain is located. The symptoms can be partially relieved by moving around. There is rarely any nausea or vomiting. The pain can radiate from one eye, and it may become red or teary. It might also be accompanied by side nasal congestion. Tension headaches can present as low-level pain that can range from low to mid level. It can be felt on both your head. It starts low and builds slowly to its maximum.
These sensations are often accompanied by pain or tightness in the neck or back of the head. It may also be felt around your temples and forehead. It is caused by tension and is more characterized by tightness of the muscles than other types of headaches. These can be very painful and can happen daily.
Migraine
Migraines usually affect one side of your head, and the pain is throbbing. The pain can be severe and range from the middle to high levels. They can last for several hours or even days. Klingon opera – But I digress. Movement, unlike Cluster headaches, can make it worse. You might feel nauseated and end up with your head above the toilet bowl in a classic barfing position.
Migraines can be severe and light and sound are not your friends. You will experience headaches if you suffer from migraines. A subset of migraine sufferers will experience what are known as “auras,” which are sensory phenomena. They might experience flashes of light, “fireflies”, zipping around their visual fields, smells, sounds and some numbness at the extremities. It all happens in the brain, which is the nerve center for all our senses.
Research
Research has shown that stimulating certain brain areas can cause all kinds of strange sensory phenomena. In experiments, scientists have shown that stimulating certain brain areas in conscious people can induce near-death experiences, ghost visitsations, and “alien encounters”. Auras are not a definitive diagnosis for migraine headaches. Migraines can run in families. This could mean that there is an inherited genetic trait that may make you more susceptible to this type headache.
Migraine triggers can be caused by a variety of stimuli, including certain foods and smells. There is no one formula. There are many types of headaches. Only you will be able to determine which one you have. The tension type is my favorite type of headache. You know the causes and can treat them.
Relaxation Techniques
There are many ways to relieve tension, including relaxation techniques and breathing techniques, and massage therapy. The best thing to do is to try non-pharmacological methods first. You might also want to keep a diary to pay more attention to your body and identify your triggers. This might be useful to your doctor if you need to seek medical attention for the condition.
A headache that causes fainting, loss in memory, slurred or distorted speech, or causes loss of one-sided facial or bodily motor movement should be reported to the doctor immediately. These could be signs of stroke, brain tumors, or other symptoms. I don’t mean to scare anyone or make the hypochondriac out of you, but it is important to be sensible and know when you should seek medical attention for yourself or someone you care about. Too many people don’t seek regular physical exams to catch potential life-threatening conditions early enough to receive treatment. You have to take care of your health.