Headache slower your movement
You would have often heard people
complaining about headache. But do you know that there are different types of
headache which keep bothering you. Dr
Anil Gupta, renowned ophthalmologist, Shree Ganesh Eye Hospital, Amapara,
Raipur throws light on the types of headache and precaution required.
Dr Anil Gupta says "a headache is pain felt in the
head. There are different types and causes of headaches".
Sinus Headache
A sinus headache causes pain in
the front of the head and face. The pain
is caused by swelling in the
sinus passages that are behind the cheeks,
nose and eyes. The pain is worse
when bending forward and when first
waking up in the morning. You may
have nasal drainage or a sore throat.
Tension Headache
A tension headache is caused by
muscle tension in the head and neck.
Signs of a tension headache
include a dull or constant throbbing pain
above the eyes and across the
back of the head. The pain may spread
to the whole head or move into
the neck and shoulders. The muscles in
these areas may feel tight.
Migraine
Headache
A migraine headache is caused by
the swelling of blood vessels in the
brain. Things that may trigger a
migraine include:
• Bright or flashing lights, loud
noises or strong smells
• Certain foods or drinks such
as:
Hard cheese Processed meats
such as bacon, hot dogs and deli meats Wheat bread or
grains with gluten Additives such
as artificial sweeteners or MSG Caffeine found
in coffee, tea, soft drinks and chocolate Red wine or
other alcoholic drinks
• Changes in the weather or air
pressure
• Eye strain
• Hormone changes in women such
as during a menstrual period
• Medicines such as birth control
pills
• Oversleeping or not getting
enough sleep
• Skipping meals or going too
long without eating
• Smoking or being around smoke
• Stress
Migraines cause severe pain,
vision changes, and nausea or vomiting.Light, noise or some smells may worsen
these signs. The pain may begin around the eye or temple and tends to be on one
side of the head, but it may spread.
Warning
signs for migraines
There may be warning signs before
a migraine called an aura. Warning
signs may include:
• Sudden tiredness or frequent
yawning
• Visual changes such as blind
spots, seeing bright lights, lines or other
things that are not there, or
blurred vision
• Tingling in an arm or leg
Cluster Headache
A cluster headache causes severe
head pain. The headaches occur in
groups or clusters. They happen
one or more times a day over a cycle
of weeks or months. At the end of
a cluster cycle, the headaches will
suddenly stop. They often do not
come back for 6 months to a year or
longer. It is not known what
causes a cluster headache, but there are
things that may trigger one
including:
• Changes in the amount of daily
sunlight during the spring and fall
• Glare from light
• Alcohol
• Smoking
• Certain foods
• Some medicines
Care
Your doctor will do an exam. Your
care will be based on the signs and
type of headache you have. As a
part of your care you may need to:
• Take over the counter medicines
such as acetaminophen, aspirin or
ibuprofen for headaches, as your
doctor orders.
·
Do not give aspirin to children. If over the
counter medicines do not help your pain, talk to your doctor about prescription
medicines.
• Apply heat or cold to your neck
or head.
• Get enough sleep.
• Relax, reduce stress and use
good posture.
• Eat a healthy diet and do not
delay or miss meals.
• Avoid eyestrain.
• Avoid smoke and alcohol.
• Keep a headache diary or
calendar to help find and avoid things that
trigger your headaches.
Precautions-
Consult your doctor immediately
• Your headache occurs with a
head injury.
• You have slurred speech, change
in vision, problems moving your
arms or legs, loss of balance,
confusion, or memory loss.
• You have a headache with a
fever, stiff neck, nausea and vomiting.
• Your headache is sudden and
severe.
• Your headache gets worse over a
24-hour period or lasts longer than
one day.
• Your headache is severe and is
near one eye with redness in that eye.
• You have a history of
headaches, but they have changed in pattern
or intensity.
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