Article by Bill Esteb

You feel a pounding headache coming on, but what kind of headache is it? Are you aware that there are many different types, each with a unique set of causes and symptoms? The most common types of headaches include:

Tension-type HeadachesThere are two types, episodic and chronic. Someone with chronic headaches often wakes up and goes to sleep with a headache and feels a constant tightness or ache in the head and neck areas.

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Headaches have occurred to almost everyone at some point. These headaches can range from mild irritations to a debilitating pain crisis that demands immediate treatment. Headaches are researched across the medical community, but causes rHeadaches have occurred to almost everyone at some point. These headaches can range from mild irritations to a debilitating pain crisis that demands immediate treatment. Headaches are researched across the medical community, but causes remain a mystery. The medical community has broken headaches into a few easily classified categories.

The first natural sinus headache treatment is the hot and cold compression. Apply a hot compress over the sinus pain areas for 2-3 minutes and then a cold compress for 30-60 seconds. Repeat this effective technique for 3 to 4 times per treatment.

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Everyone has a headache once in a while, but many people may not know what kind of headache they are having and how it can be treated effectively. If you are wondering what kind of headache you have and how to know what it is, then you are in the right place.
What Kind Of Headaches Are There?
There are several different kinds of headaches that you may experience. Some are caused by stress to your life and others by outside influences. There are five main kinds of headaches that you may experience in your life.
1.    The first type is a tension headache. These are the most common types to deal with and everyone has one as least once in their life. These headaches usually feel dull and achy and can also feel like a constant pressure in the head. They normally are above the temples or on the back of the head and neck.
These kinds of headaches usually are not the kind that will stop someone from doing what they would normally do on a daily basis, but can be annoying to the person that is having them.
2.    Cluster headaches are another kind of headache and usually effect men more than women. These headaches usually occur in clusters in one area of the head and are not usually accompanied by nausea or vomiting. They can however be very painful and move in fast. These attacks usually have no warning and they have no real preventive measures.
3.    Sinus headaches are a third kind of headache that can happen. These headaches are pretty common and usually happen when the sinus cavity is inflamed and irritated. A fever may go along with this kind of headache as well, and it can usually be found by a CAT scan of the head. These headaches may be treated with an antihistamine and a little rest.
4.    Rebound headaches are also a type of headache that you may have to deal with. These headaches are caused by using too much pain relievers and can be made worse by them.
A theory on this kind of headache says that when you use to many pain relievers, your body changes it’s chemistry to make up for it and has a hard time getting back to the normal way it was.
5.    Migraines are the last and most painful type of headache. These usually are found on one side of the head and can cause extreme pain. The only real treatment is to see a doctor and be placed on medication for the migraine headaches. That way you will be able to stop them before they start.
Headaches are a common thing that almost everyone has to deal with at one time or another. If you are not sure what kind of headache you are dealing with, the best thing that you can do is to call your doctor and ask for their advice. That way you will be better able to handle the headaches that you get and stop them before they start.

The quality of personal relationships is traditionally regarded as one of the main sources of stress. The relationship between partners is the key factor, followed by the parent-child relationship. Factors that contribute to successful and relatively stress free relationships include:- communication, realistic expectations, honesty with yourself and partner, quality time together, quality time apart, listening and respect for yourself and partner.

Many sources of stress, such as bereavement, financial worries and relationship breakdowns, which feature prominently in the Holmes and Rahe scale, originate within the family. Increases in stress over the last 30 years can be partly explained by changing social factors. Within the context of a large extended family and a close working and social environment, an individual benefits from contact and communication with others, receives feedback to establish realistic life goals and meaning, as well as useful information and practical help to overcome problems. The dissolution of these close social support networks makes the individual more vulnerable to stress related chronic illnesses. In the same period it has become clear that, as well as being a source of support, affection and love, the home can also be the place where individuals, especially women and children are most likely to suffer varying degrees of physical and emotional abuse.

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General Headaches

A headache is generally known to be occurring due to lack of sleep, stress, or other external factor. About 99% of headaches are harmless, and might need no further treatment, just a few counter medications like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen sodium, or aspirin etc works well for these types. There are, however, over 150 categorized headache types; some of them should never be ignored. If the pain is severe, medical attention is indispensable. Some may even be associated with aneurisms. A sudden pain with no cause is often associated with the onset of an illness such as a cold or flu.

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Migraine headaches are classified into various categories based on their symptoms. Currently, two types of migraines stand out as the most common: migraine with aura and migraine minus aura. Other types that are less prevalent include basilar artery, abdominal, and common migraine among others.

During or prior to a menstrual cycle, women will get migraines referred to as menstrual migraines, which may be associated changes in hormones. Migraines may appear during pregnancy the first time or when menopause has concluded. This is why women experiencing migraine headaches is more likely.

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Stress was created to help the human body get through life’s turbulence. When danger is sensed, the body’s natural “fight or flight” response kicks in, as a way to prepare itself for battle. The adrenal glands kick into action, flooding the bloodstream with high doses of adrenaline to give the body energy.

Heart rate quickens and blood flow increases, giving the body’s major organs and muscles more oxygen. Endorphins are released to work as natural painkillers. Breathing increases and digestion slows, all in attempt to help you better face what imminent struggle lays ahead. Nature’s way of handling something bad coming our way, stress can be good when it helps you focus and deal with an emergency.

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Of the many different types of migraine headache medication available the treatments can be separated into two groups; those that treat the symptoms and those that prevent the migraine headache. Anyone who has suffered from migraine headaches knows that as long as they can get relief they will try any type of treatment, as migraine headaches are extremely painful.

Treating the Symptoms of a Migraine Headache

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Headaches can do more than ruin your day – they can interfere with your life. There are many different types of headaches and in this article, we are going to discuss a few of them.

Migraine Headache

If you have a stable pattern of recurring headaches accompanied by nausea at least some of the time, you probably have migraine. Migraines may sometimes cause extreme nausea, vomiting and altered vision. Symptoms may include tiredness or moodiness as early as 12- 18 hours before onset of the headache.

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One of the most frustrating and excruciating experiences any person has to go through is headache. Aside from the painful sensations felt in the several areas of the head like temples, scalp and the forehead, headache may bring pain to the different parts of the face, throat, and mouth because of the series of nerves that extends one another.

Before taking in any medication or undergoing any treatment to bring relief to your aching head, make sure that you know first what are the different types of headache and possible causes of the common illness.

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