Almost everyone has had a headache but identifying triggers may help you avoid them
The most common type of headache is a tension headache
Tension headaches are due to tight muscles in your shoulders, neck, scalp and jaw
Secondary headaches are the result of underlying conditions
They are often related to stress, depression or anxiety
you are more likely to get tension headaches if you work too much
or if you don'tget enough sleep miss meals or use alcohol
such as head injuries, trauma, infection and high blood pressure
Headaches can last between 30 minutes and several hours
Most headaches go away on their own, and are not sign of something more
serious
Most people can feel much better by making lifestyle changes
Learning ways to relax and taking pain relievers
You can ease
headaches
by drinking a lot of water
You should rest if you have a cold or flu
Relaxing can also help if you are stressed
Skipping a meal or not eating can make the headache worse
Make sure to avoid screen time as much as possible
If you have a bad throbbing pain at the front or side of your head
It could me a migraine or cluster headache
A migraine is usually a moderate or severe headache, felt on one side of the head
Many people have also symptoms such as feeling sick and increased sensitivity to light or sound
The exact cause of migraine is unknown
Although they're thought to be the result of temporary changes
In the chemicals, nerves and blood vessels in the brain
Migraine is a common health condition
It affects around 1 in every 5 women
And around 1 in every 15 men
Symptoms usually begin in early adulthood