Worry About Headaches?

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Headaches are one of the world’s most common conditions. Some, such as hunger or stress headaches, which subside on their own aren’t a cause for concern. Others, such as migraines, have the potential to be more serious.
Migraines can be debilitating, but for some people who experience auras with their headaches, they could be a symptom of a more serious danger — an increased risk of stroke.

There are two types of Headaches.

Primary: It is a condition with no underlying diseases or systemic conditions in the body. These headaches are the most common cause, comprising approximately 85% of cases, and are more benign.

 

Secondary: A headache can be a symptom of an underlying disease or condition in the head or body. About 15% of headaches can be of this type, which indicates serious causes.

Primary Headaches

Conditions such as Migraine, Tension-type Headaches (TTH), and Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias (TACs) are a group of Primary Headache disorders. These types of headaches are triggered by 

  • Stress
  • Lack of Sleep
  • Drugs or Alcohol
  • Smoking
  • Food ( Excessive Caffeine, MSG, Processed Meat)
  • Change in weather or strong smell
  • Bright Lights
  • Loud Sound 

Secondary Headaches

Secondary Headache is a symptom of a disease that can activate the pain-sensitive nerves of the head. Any number of conditions, varying wildly in severity, may cause Secondary Headaches. The causes of these types of headaches are 

  • Hypertension
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Systemic Disease
  • Drugs
  • Tumors
  • Sinusitis
  • Ear Infection
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH)

Primary Headaches are benign, but if the pain persists, it could be a Secondary Headache.  So, a trip to the Specialist is required when

  • New bouts of Headaches
  • Change in the character of Headache
  • Moderate to severe Headache
  • Affecting productivity and quality of life
  • More than or equal to 4 episodes per month
  • Sudden severe headache (which will seem like the worst headache of your life)
  • Taking frequent painkillers and other medication
  • Pregnant women and post-delivery
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Vision complaints
  • Weight loss
  • Sleep disorders or Excessive daytime fatigue
  • Psychological issues like Anxiety or Depression

Suppose you or your loved ones are experiencing any of the systems described above. In that case, the Specialists at Archana Hospitals are always at hand to diagnose and guide you on the right treatment path. Do not hesitate to call us anytime, 24/7.