The types of a headache affecting a person include
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A headache, especially chronic and severe can throw life in jeopardy if not treated on time. As indicative of the name, a primary headache (such as a migraine) is one where the pain is not an outcome of any associated medical condition or symptom. The trigger in the case of a secondary headache can be an underlying medical condition, an accident or an injury. Cranial neuralgia is a type of a secondary headache whereby the nerves situated in the upper region of the head or the neck (one of the cranial nerves) undergoes inflammation. Mild or severe, a headache lasting for more than a week requires medical attention.
In some individuals, a secondary headache may result from
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Research suggests that a secondary headache is often experienced by people who suffer from panic or anxiety attacks (episodes of intense fear with profuse sweating, palpitations or increased heart rate and other related symptoms). The associated headache may last for a few seconds, minutes, hours, or even days depending on the severity of the panic attack. In some individuals, the severity of the pain may multiply several folds with time. Thus, it is essential to seek professional and medical help to overcome or manage the panic attack.
A characteristic feature of a cluster headache (a primary headache) is
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While it is hard to decipher the exact trigger for a cluster headache, research suggests that a sudden and elevated release of serotonin and histamine is the main culprit. Individuals with a family history of a cluster headache stand a higher chance of suffering from the same. The use of some drugs and medications such as Nitroglycerin can also trigger a cluster headache.
The use of peppermint and lavender oil can provide significant relief from a headache.
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Both peppermint and lavender oil are known to have a soothing effect on the physical and the mental health. Adding a few drops of the oil in water while bathing or in a tissue and inhaling the same can work wonders to improve the overall flow of blood thereby reducing the headache to a great extent. Lavender oil can be quite poisonous if taken orally.
People experiencing a throbbing headache can benefit from the use of cloves.
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Clove is known for its analgesic properties and thus can be used to deal with a headache naturally. For maximum benefits, gently and slowly massage the temples with a mixture of clove oil (~2 drops), coconut oil (a tablespoon), and a pinch of sea salt. Alternately, one can also inhale the few buds of crushed cloves wrapped in a clean piece of cloth. Consuming a mixture of lemon and ginger juice (1:1 ratio) once or twice daily can also produce fruitful results.
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