What Causes Headache - Know More About It!

What is Headaches?

In simple words, Headache refers to head pain. There are different types of headache, including: such as Tension, Migraine, Cluster, Sinus, Pseudomotor cerebri. 

Symptoms of Headaches

• Fever
• Eyestrain
• Grinding teeth
• Sick headache
• Steady pain in forehead
• Vomiting
• Tightness in head and neck muscles 

Causes of Headaches-

• Tension
• Holding the head in one position for a long time
• Poor sleep position
• Not getting adequate sleep
• Over exertion
• Clenching or grinding the teeth.
• Head injury
• Constipation 

Risk factors of Headaches-

• Drinking alcohol (especially red wine)
• Lack of sleep
• Fasting or skipping meals
• Too much exercise
• Stress
• Extreme Travel 

Complications of Headaches-

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Sleep disturbances
• Psychological problems
• Physical problems
• Unable to concentrate 

Diagnosis of Headaches-

Diagnosis includes the physical examination and following tests:

• Neurological exam to check Muscle strength, Coordination, Reflexes, Sensation, Mental Status and other
• Blood tests to check to anemia and blood sugar level
• X-rays (skull or neck)
• CT scan to check any structure problem
• MRI Scan for any tumor inside the head.
• Nasal endoscopy to check allergies or any infection
• Lumbar puncture to check bleeding, infections, or cancer. 

Precautions & Prevention of Headaches

• Getting sufficient sleep
• Eating a healthy diet
• Exercising regularly
• Stretching the neck and upper body, especially if the work involves typing or using a computer
• Posture properly
• Avoid smoking

Treatment of Headaches-

• Homeopathic Treatment of Headaches
• Acupuncture Treatment of Headaches
• Psychotherapy Treatment of Headaches
• Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Headaches
• Surgical Treatment of Headaches
• Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Headaches
• Other Treatment of Headaches

Treatment of Headaches

Homeopathic Treatment of Headaches-

Homeopathy has excellent record of curing all types of headache in a safe natural way. Homeopathic mainly focuses on the roots symptoms of Headaches and finish it completely. It cures both acute and chronic headache.  Following are some of the homeopathic remedies for headaches:

• Belladonna
• Nux vomica
• Gelsemium
• Spigelia
• Iris versicolor
• Cocculus
• Cimicifuga 

Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of Headaches-

Acupuncture may help to ease pain and headaches frequency. It is believed that the thin needles used in treatment may stimulate the nervous system to release other hormones that affect pain perception. 

Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of Headaches-

Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy treatment is very beneficial for headaches symptoms such as anxiety, depression, stress, tension. These may help the patient in developing cope with positive thoughts to fight with negative thinking, which reduces the tension headaches. Talk and counseling by psychotherapist is very effective solution of headaches.

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Headaches-

Allopathic medicine provides instant relief of headaches symptoms.

 Surgical Treatment of Headaches-

Surgical intervention may be considered for patients with chronic cluster headaches that do not respond to treatments. some surgical techniques, such as deep brain electrical stimulation, Occipital Nerve Stimulation

Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Headaches-

• Eat a balance and healthy food.
• Drink plenty of water
• Avoid eating chocolate, nitrite-preserved meats, aged cheese, broad beans and salt.
• Avoid eating bulky food.
• Eating multiple small meals

Other Treatment of Headaches-

• Meditation
• Deep breathing
• Yoga
• Head massage
• Wearing eyeglasses, if required
• Avoid stress