Every year, millions of Americans suffer from headaches. Find out what treatment options are available to you!
If you're like me, you hate getting headaches. And if you're like me, you also don't understand why they keep happening! I've tried every headache treatment out there, but nothing seems to work for me. I've heard that a lot of different things can cause migraines, so I decided to do some research and figure out what might be causing my migraines. In this blog post, I'll discuss the most common headache triggers and offer some advice on how to deal with them.
One of the most common headache triggers is stress. Stress can cause many physical and emotional problems, and headaches are just one of them. If you're constantly under a lot of pressure, it's important to find ways to relax and de-stress. There are many different relaxation techniques that you can try, so find one that works for you and stick with it. Exercise is also a great way to relieve stress, so make sure you're getting enough exercise each week.
Another common headache trigger is dehydration. When you don't drink enough water, your body becomes dehydrated, which can lead to headaches. Make sure you're drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day, especially water. And if you're exercising or spending time in the heat, ensure you're drinking even more fluids to replace the ones you're losing through sweat.
Why do I get random headaches for no reason?
Conditions that might cause non primary chronic daily headaches include Inflammation or other problems with the blood vessels in and around the brain, including stroke. Infections, such as meningitis. Intracranial pressure that's either too high or too low.
Should I be worried if I keep getting headaches?
If you're experiencing frequent headaches or ones that have been lasting for more than a few days, then it's important to see your doctor. It could also indicate something much worse such as migraines caused by structural damage in the brain so make sure don't ignore any Headline grabbing symptoms!
Is a daily headache a sign of something else?
Unfortunately, doctors don't know what causes most headaches. According to some estimates, only 10 percent of headaches have a known cause. But there are contributing factors that can trigger chronic headaches, such as:
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Dehydration
- Hunger
- Lack of sleep
- Sensory triggers such as bright lights, loud noises and pungent smells
- Stress
Here are a few common types of chronic headaches:Tension headacheThis is the most common type of headache and it's likely that you've had more than one of these in your life. But for some people, they occur almost every day. Tension headaches affect both sides of your head with a pressing, moderate pain. Over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) often help, but taking them for long periods of time can lead to headaches called "medication overuse" or "rebound" headaches. Instead, you may want to try meditation, relaxation techniques or heat therapy.
Migraine
Migraines, although less common, are more severe. The pain is intense, may pulsate and can be accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, vomiting or visual disturbances called"auras." Often, migraines only affect one side of the head, although they can affect both. They also affect women more often than men. Prescription medications are available to treat migraines, but you also may benefit from simply resting in a quiet, dark room and using hot or cold compresses. Progressive symptoms of more severe or frequent headaches, or any headache that is also associated with other neurological symptoms, should be evaluated by a physician.
Cluster headache
Men are more likely to have these more sudden headaches, which are often marked by pain on one side of the head, behind the eye. They tend to happen in clustered periods of time, even multiple times a day, then disappear for a while. Eyes tend to water, and a restless feeling is common. These headaches usually require prescription medicines. New daily persistent headache (NDPH).
If you suddenly get frequent headaches, you may have NDPH. The symptoms of NDPH can mimic tension headaches or migraines, but NDPH occurs in people who don't have a history of headaches. Often, people with NDPH can remember exactly when the onset happened. Your doctor may need to run tests to make sure these headaches aren't secondary — that is, a symptom of a serious underlying condition.
If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from debilitating migraines, don't despair.Here at Vitruvian Health, we offer a variety of headache treatments that may be able to help.Contact us today to schedule an appointment and find out more about how we can help you get your life back.