We are no new to headache. Once in a while, everyone of us would have experience the pain and the trouble it causes. Though, many people face the issue on regular basis they just ignore and seek for an immediate relief. This way, several people ignore their health but we say, it is high time that you realise your mistake. It is always good to understand the roots of the problem and then erase the matter with proper medical treatment.

This time, we have come up with the article that elaborates you about the types of headaches and their causes. Read on

1. Tension Headache :

Tension headache is the most common one and can attack anyone. People suffering with this one feel constant pressure and ache on both sides of the head. These headaches can also become chronic. The exact cause of the pain might be because of altered brain chemicals or mixed signals in the nerves leading to the brain. Just relieve the stress

2. Dental Headache 

This is another type of headache that is most common in young population. This headache triggers face pain such as Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) and bruxism. This can be caused by poor posture, stress, arthritis or bad jaw alignment. Consult a dentis

3. Rebound Headache

Rebound headache is a type of headache caused by medication overuse. They attack when one is regularly taking pain relievers like acetaminophen (Tylenol), aspirin or other medicines. Don’t treat the rebound headache with your own knowledge better consult a doctor

4. Migraine

One would have definitely heard about this type of headache. Genes also play major role for the cause. It is three times as common in women as men. Migraine might occur due to stress, hormones or due to irregular sleeping and eating habits

5. Caffeine Headache 

We encounter people who love coffee like crazy. This is a kind of headache that occurs when the person misses his coffee routine. Caffeine headache is very common in coffee addicts. Two ways to kill this pain is drink as per the need or else say goodbye to it forever.

6. Cluster Headache

Cluster headache is very short in time but is very painful. The person will experience only one side pain in the head. At times, this is also called as the suicide headache. Alcohol, high altitudes, few food items and cigarettes are the reasons for cluster headache

7. Early Morning Headache

Early morning headaches are very common in most of the people. Remember that Migraines attack in the early hours of the day. Also, intake of medicines is another major reason for this early morning headache. Sleep apnea sufferers may also be prone to headaches in the early morning. Better to consult the doctor

8. Sinus Headache

If you have symptoms like nasal congestion, sinus pressure and watery eyes, then you must be facing a Sinus headache. Never ignore it as many people with migraine mistake it for sinus headache. Note that it is related to an infection and affects with nasal discharge that is green or tinted with red. All we say is to visit a doctor

9. Hormone Headache 

Women are the victims for this hormone headache. Change in their hormone levels at the time of periods, pregnancy and menopause are the causes for this most type of headache. Note that the birth control pills also trigger the headaches in some women.

10.  Chronic Daily Headache 

Chronic daily headache can be recognised if you have a headache at least 15 days per month for more than three months. Overuse of pain medications or head injury can be the causes for this headache type.

Conclusion

It is always good to know about your health related issues and their causes. This helps and guides you better to take proper treatment for the same. All the above mentioned types of headaches are very common in our stressful lifestyles. But before treating them all by yourself, know the type of headache that is troubling. We say, it is good to visit a doctor and take proper treatment for your headache.