Headache is defined as pain in the head that is located above the eyes or the ears, behind the head (occipital), or in the back of the upper neck. Headache, like chest pain or dizziness, has many causes.

Most headaches happen outside the skull, in the nerves, blood vessels, and muscles that cover the head and neck. The muscles or blood vessels can swell, tighten, or go through other changes that stimulate or put pressure on the surrounding nerves. These nerves send a rush of pain messages to the brain, which brings on a headache.

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The medical community has identified a set of well defined headache categories. The first category, that of the primary headache, is experienced by almost everyone throughout their lives. The primary headache is by far the most common kind of headache, and is by definition not life threatening, nor indicative of any kind of neurological problem. The cluster headache category causes far more pain and affects only a small segment of the population. Cluster headaches are so called because of the random groupings in which they occur. Patients can go without an attack for years at a time before suddenly experiencing a rash of cluster headaches. Secondary headaches are classified as symptoms of a deeper neurological issue, such as internal bleeding, tumor growth, or chemical imbalance in the brain. Cluster headaches and secondary headaches occur on a much less frequent basis than primary headaches.

The common stress headache falls into the primary category. Although not at all rare or life threatening, the stress headache become an impediment to the enjoyment of daily life. In some cases, the common stress headache can become quite uncomfortable. It is important that these cases be resolved as quickly as possible to avoid serious discomfort. The first step in treatment is knowing the source of the issue.

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i have a terrible headaches NOW, Can anyone tell me how to cure my headaches in an easy ways???

my son is 4 and has been geting frequent headaches with a fever he also has a runny nose and a cough. It has been coming and going for about two weeks and will last a few days then go away and then come back. whats going on?

Headaches during pregnancy are very challenging as over the counter pain killers are not recommended. Read on to see what you can do to relieve the pain from your headaches during pregnancy.

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My dad always gets this headache that lasts for like a day or two.
I sometimes get it too, but its rare.
I know painkillers like advil will solve it but he doesn’t like medicine.
His symptoms are that its kind of shocking headache that hurts only if he moves the head rapidly.
Can someone suggest a way without medicine to cure this?
thanks.
My dad always gets this headache that lasts for like a day or two.
I sometimes get it too, but its rare.
I know painkillers like advil will solve it but he doesn’t like medicine.
His symptoms are that its kind of shocking headache that hurts only if he moves the head rapidly.
Can someone suggest a way without medicine to cure this?
thanks.

1. Ok, thanks, but he doesn’t like any of those things even more than painkillers, he claims it disturbs him…
2. He often just gets better after a sleep, but meanwhile, he is very grumpy because of it.
3. Is there any home recipe that could help?

Migraines headaches are throbbing headaches that involve the brain’s blood vessels. Pain is felt when these blood vessels dilate or contract in an excessive manner. Studies have shown that the dilation and contraction of these blood vessels are influenced by a chemical in our body called serotonin. A high level of serotonin in our blood will cause our blood vessels to contract or shrink. Conversely when the level is low, it will cause our blood vessels to dilate or expand. Different individuals react differently to these dilation and expansion. Keep in mind that any migraine will be as unique as the person suffering from it and that these migraine headaches symptoms will vary from one individual to the next.

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I am having a headache, which is kind of right behind my ears and across my forehead. I know it definitely not a migraine, as I am an old pro at those and what they feel like, but is this that headache some women get in early pregnancy due to the rush of hormones??