There are many classifications of headache, but all fit into three basic categories. The vast majority of headaches fall into the primary category. Primary headaches occur to almost everyone, and are not a serious or life threatening issue. That said, primary headaches can be quite painful on some occasions, or can become a chronic problem. Although this isn’t life threatening, it can be a serious impediment to quality of life. Fixing these kinds of primary headaches can be very important to the daily life and functioning of a patient. Correcting issues regarding primary headaches can usually be done with the use of over the counter medications.

Cluster headaches present with a far greater pain level. Although not life threatening in itself, the associated is very serious and often debilitating. Cluster headaches are known as such because of the groupings they occur in, and can be very hard to predict. This means that treatment over the course of a lifetime is difficult, resulting in attacks that usually cannot be avoided. A cluster headache usually prevents any daily function. Pain typically focuses behind one or both eyes. Patients can become overwhelmed with the pain associated with cluster headaches. Treatment of this pain should be the immediate and overriding concern. Over the counter medications are typically inadequate in these situations.

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Physicians believe that the proper and specific evaluation and treatment of headaches is a cornerstone to medical practice.  Helping a patient understand what is causing the headache and intervening with a lifestyle or medical change to prevent or treat these headaches is rewarding for the patient and the physician.  A headache dramatically impairs the patient’s quality of life and ability to work.

Headaches are considered primary and secondary, or due to neuralgia a nerve pain in the head or neck.  The most common type of primary headache is a tension headache. Virtually everyone has had one of these.  It starts in the upper back of the neck or head and spreads out like a tight band around the head just above the eyes.  It can be in the upper back of the neck and in the skin at the back or base of the skull.  It can be quite severe.  Tension is not associated with the visual changes, phobia to bright light, or nausea and vomiting of a migraine.  It is usually a constant pain, not throbbing like a vascular headache, and is not associated with neurological symptoms like weakness or tingling in the extremities. The good news is that the usually respond to rest and an analgesic like acetaminophen, ibuprophen, or something stronger.  It gradually goes away, and the person feels better.  It is usually related to stress and part of the treatment is relieving the stress.

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Any pain to the makeup of the neck and head can lead to a person experiencing a headache. Additionally, the feeling of pain can be transmitted through associated nerves to other parts of the body such as a neck pain that can cause a person to suffer from a headache as well. No doubt, everybody is likely to have suffered from a headache at some point of time in their lives since it is indeed a very common illness.

Fight Or Flight Responses

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Cindy Heller is a professional writer. To learn more about the symptom, cause and treatment of frequent headache, please visit http://www.frequentheadache.net .

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To quickly receive headache relief it is important to understand the cause of your headache. To completely get rid of your headache you can’t just treat the symptoms or the headache will be recurring. Tension headaches are associated with incredible pain and yet their treatment can be quite simple. Migraines and other types of headache treatment can be much more difficult to treat. Many times a headache may be a sign of other problems. Relaxation and quiet are some forms of headache treatment as it is taking over the counter drugs to relieve pain.

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Nearly two-thirds of all Americans suffer from chronic habitual headaches. From migraines, sinus and cluster headaches, to ones induced by stress and hormones, it can matter which type of headache the patient sufferers with, in order to treat them properly and get fast relief. Some of the most common headache types experienced by sufferers include:

Tension Headaches:

Felt by more than 80% of the adult population, tension-type headaches are the most common headache, and seem to be slightly more common among women, than men.

Believed to be caused by a chemical or neuronal imbalance in the brain, tension headaches have also been linked to a tightening in the back, neck and/or scalp. The pain is a pressing or tightening of both sides of the head, temple and neck, and feels much like a vice. Pain from this type of headache can be very mild, or excruciatingly severe.

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Headache is one of the most common health related conditions in Australia, with around 15 per cent of us taking painkillers for a headache at any given time.

Below lists some of the major headache types:

* Migraine
* Muscle Contraction Headache/Acute Tension Type Headache
* Chronic Daily Headache
* Cluster Headache
* Ice Pick/Ice Cream Headache
* Sinister Headache: Meningitis/Subarachnoid Haemorrhage/Cranial Arteritis
* Facial Headache: Acute Sinusitis, Post Herpetic Neuralgia, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Temporomandibular Joint

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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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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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If you are with child, chances are you will get a headache during your pregnancy.

Millions of people get headaches every day. These headaches vary in severity and quality, depending on the cause. And, just like everybody else, even pregnant women suffer from headaches. Being well informed about the common causes of pregnancy headaches can help you to enjoy a smoother ride. Although most headaches are benign, it is wise to be aware of the risks and red flags associated with headaches during pregnancy.

What are the causes of headaches during pregnancy?

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