Pain in any part of the head is referred to as a headache, which can be felt on one or both sides, be localized, radiate throughout the head from a single point, or feel like a vise.
A headache can come on suddenly or gradually, feel sharp, throbbing, or dull, and last anywhere from a few minutes to several days.
Headaches can be categorized by their causes, which are as follows:
Primary headaches
A primary headache, which is not a symptom of an underlying disease, is brought on by excessive activity in your head or issues with pain-sensitive brain structures.
Primary headaches may be caused by chemical activity in the brain, nerves or blood vessels surrounding the skull, or muscles in the head and neck, or by a combination of these factors. Some people may also carry genes that increase their risk of developing primary headaches.
Primary headaches that are most typical include:
· Cluster headache
· Migraine
· Tension headache
Paroxysmal hemicrania and cluster headaches are two examples of trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia (TAC).
Although they are less frequent, a few other headache patterns have unique characteristics, such as an unusual duration or pain that is only present during a specific activity.
Despite being frequently regarded as primary, each one of these conditions could be a sign of a more serious condition.
Chronic headaches that occur every day, such as hemicranias continua, chronic migraine, or tension headache
· Cough headaches
· Exercise headaches
· Sex headaches
There are several lifestyle factors that can cause primary headaches, including:
· Alcohol, particularly red wine
Some foods, like nitrate-containing processed meats,
Sleep patterns changing or not sleeping at all
· Poor posture
· Skipped meals
· Stress
Secondary headaches
Any number of conditions, ranging widely in severity, can result in secondary headaches. These conditions can activate the pain-sensitive nerves in the head, resulting in a secondary headache.
Secondary headaches may have various root causes, such as:
· Acute sinusitis
Atherosclerotic dissections (carotid or vertebral)
Venous thrombosis, a type of blood clot distinct from stroke, occurs in the brain.
An artery in your brain that has swollen is known as a brain aneurysm.
Brain arteriovenous malformation, or brain AVM, is a condition in which the brain’s blood vessels form abnormally.
· Brain tumor
· Carbon monoxide poisoning
(A structural issue at the base of your skull) Chiari malformation
· Concussion
· Dehydration
· Dental problems
· Middle ear infection
· Encephalitis (brain inflammation)
Inflammation of the artery walls known as giant cell arteritis
An acute angle closure form of glaucoma
- Hangovers
- High blood pressure
- Flu and additional febrile (fever) illnesses
- Blood vessels that burst inside or close to the brain can cause an intracranial hematoma.
- prescription drugs for other diseases
- Meningitis (inflammation of the fluid and membranes enclosing the brain and spinal cord)
- Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
- Overuse of pain medication
- Anxiety disorders such as panic attacks
- Post concussion syndrome
- Pressure from restrictive headgear, like a helmet or goggles
- Increased intracranial pressure, also referred to as pseudotumor cerebri or idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Stroke
- Toxoplasmosis
- Trigeminal neuralgia and other neuralgias, which all result from irritation of specific nerves that connect the face and the brain,
Secondary headaches can take the following forms:
Headaches caused by external compression from wearing pressure-generating headgear
Brain freeze headaches, also known as ice cream headaches
headaches that come back after taking too many painkillers
Sinus headaches, which are brought on by swelling and obstruction of the sinus cavities.
Headaches in the spine (caused by low cerebrospinal fluid pressure or volume, possibly due to a spinal tap, spinal anesthesia, or spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak)
The group of disorders known as thunderclap headaches, which are characterized by abrupt, severe headaches with multiple causes,
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
Headaches can be effectively treated with carefully chosen homoeopathic medicines, which provide long-lasting relief without any negative side effects.
BELLADONNA 30Belladonna is one of the best treatments for throbbing and bursting headaches, which affect the forehead and temples. These headaches are made worse by light, noise, movement, or lying down. The patient also experiences hot, flushed skin, fiery red eyes, bloodshot eyes, and hot, flushed skin.
**BRYONIA ALB 30-**Bryonia is a great treatment for frontal headaches that are of the bursting and splitting type, as if everything were about to be pressed out, and that the patient feels as though they have been hit by a hammer from within. Another symptom is that the headache occurs after getting a haircut. There is retching and bilious vomiting. The headache is worse from all movement, including moving the eyes and when coughing.
GELSEMIUM 30The patient wants to lie with their head raised on a high pillow and to be completely still, which gives relief. Headache from mental labor and smoking tobacco. Headache is better from pressure and on copious evacuation of pale urine. Headache of dull, tired, and heavy type starts at the base of the neck and extend upwards. There is drooping of the eyelids, eyes heavy, and experiences giddiness.
GLONOINE 30Glonoine is a great treatment for headache from sunstroke or heat exhaustion. There is a violent throbbing headache due to high blood pressure. Headache worsens with movement. Glonoine is best for congestive headache during menopause or due to suppressed menses. There is headache in place of menses.
IGNATIA AMARA 200Ignatia is best for headaches caused by mental exertion, such as listening intently to a lecture or orator, and it also works well for nervous headaches following grief.
KALI BICHROMICUM 3X-Kali bich is a great treatment for headaches brought on by sinusitis, as well as for small-area headaches brought on by suppressed catarrh and headaches over the eyes, especially the right eye, which first cause blurred vision before eventually becoming clearer as the pain spreads.
LACHESIS 200-Lachesis is the best treatment for headaches during menopause because the lack of proper blood flow makes them worse after sleeping and better when it does.
NATRUM MURIATICUM 200Natrum mur is best for headache from eye strain and during menstruation. It is also best for chronic headache from sunrise to sunset with pale face, which occurs on occasion, and for anemic headaches in schoolchildren.
NUX VOMICA 30-Nux vomica is excellent for headache caused by abusing alcohol and other stimulants. Headaches occur in the occiput or over the eyes with vertigo. Brain feels as though turning in a circle. There is pressing pain in the vertex as if a nail driven in. There is frontal headache with desire to press the head against something. Nux vomica is effective for headache in persons of spare built, costive habit, and sedentary life.
PULSATILLA NIG. 30The best remedy for an overworked headache is pulsatilla, which works better outside because it causes a roving headache that also affects the face and teeth.
SANGUINARIA CAN. 30Sanguinaria is effective for headache during menopause. There is a periodical headache, which is on every seventh day. Headache is more on the right side. Pain starts in the occiput, spreads upward, and settles over the right eye. It is better by lying down and from sleep. Pain in the head feels like a flash of lightning. It is accompanied by bilious vomiting, toothache, and earache.
SPIGELIA 30-Spigelia is a severe headache on the left side that causes a violent throbbing pain as if a band were around the head, pain that comes in waves and travels from the brow to the face and neck, affecting the left eye, and headache that is made worse by even the slightest motion, especially stooping.
SCUTELLARIA Q-Teachers who experience explosive headaches are best treated with scutellaria.
DAMIANA Q– A dose of 40 drops of the herb Damiana is thought to be a specific remedy for headaches, providing instant relief.
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