Archive for the 'Types of Headaches' Category
Niacin Headache Relief
Thursday, April 19th, 2007Niacin headache relief is still in its infancy. The use of the vitamin has not been officially proven to relieve or prevent any headache but has shown promising possibilities. Niacin is also known as vitamin B3 it is found in many foods we eat every day such as turkey, it is also available in […]
Too Tense! The Truth About a Neck Spasm Headache
Thursday, April 19th, 2007There are many different kinds of headaches, varying in severity. However, the most common type of headache is a tension headache, also known as a muscle contraction headache. These types of headaches are caused by spasms and tensions of muscles in the neck and shoulders, making “neck spasm headache” an accurate description of […]
Understanding Migraine Headache Causes
Thursday, April 19th, 2007Many doctors believe that people commonly mistake a migraine headache for a sinus headache. This can be because migraine headache causes can be similar to what most people think causes sinus headaches.
One of the migraine headache causes people commonly mistake for sinus headache causes is the weather. The change in air pressure causes […]
Migraine Headaches can be Managed Effectively
Thursday, April 19th, 2007If you have ever suffered from a migraine headache, you know very well just how debilitating this type of pain can be. For many migraine sufferers, it appears that life must stop every time the symptoms surface, making these headaches a major detriment to the everyday life of many people. The good news is that […]
I Scream, You Scream: The Truth About an Ice Cream Headache
Tuesday, April 17th, 2007For anyone who has experienced the dull ache in their head after slurping an ice cream cone on a warm summer’s day, the terms brain freeze or cold headache are probably not unfamiliar. However, did you know that an ice cream headache had a technical name as well?
An ice cream headache can also be […]
Headache Neck Pain: Is it a Common Thing?
Monday, April 16th, 2007Headache neck pain is the most common neck pain, especially among teenagers and adults. Although some medical reports show that this neck pain also exist in the elderly, the causes might be different. Headache neck pain is common associated with tension headache.
In fact, tension headache is apparently the most common type of headache, which means […]
What is a Cluster Headache?
Saturday, April 14th, 2007While cluster headaches can come on quickly and become quite severe and even disabling, they are rarely a serious concern, and do not cause any type of permanent damage. They can, however, be a serious detriment to one’s daily life, particularly because the duration of these types of headaches can be as long as a […]
Chronic Sinus Headaches, or Something Else?
Saturday, April 14th, 2007Many people believe they suffer from chronic sinus headaches because they frequently suffer from sever pain around their sinus areas in their face and head. It is possible to have chronic sinus headaches however the condition is rare and can only be diagnosed by a doctor.
A chronic sinus headache would not be as painful […]
What is a Chronic Headache?
Saturday, April 14th, 2007People often complain about having a headache. There are many types of headaches and many types of causes of headaches. Some people suffer what physicians call chronic headaches. Chronic means that the headaches occur on a regular basis over a long term. If a person has had a headache for which […]
A Burning Headache and its Causes
Saturday, April 14th, 2007Many people suffer from this common nuisance called burning headache every day, in some cases which can even last for days. Burning headache is not a medically recognized term if you were to look around in medical journals and clinical documents, but it’s pretty much commonly used. There are many different causes of burning headache, […]
