What is Headache?
Headache is a pain or ache in any region of the head, especially one that lasts longer than a few minutes. It may occur on one or both sides of the head, be isolated to a certain location, or radiate across the head from one point to another. Headaches are a very common condition that mostly people experience many times during their life. Headaches can develop gradually or suddenly, and may last from less than an hour to several days.
What are the manifestations of Headache?
The main symptom of a headache is a pain in your head or face. This can be throbbing, constant, sharp or dull. Some other associated symptoms may be:
Who is prone to Headache?
Most of the people experience occasional headaches. Some types of pain occur more commonly in females e.g. migraine, while some occur more commonly in males e.g. cluster headache. Some types of headache can also be triggered by environmental factors shared in a family’s household like, eating certain foods or ingredients, exposure to allergens, secondhand smoke, strong odors from household chemicals or perfumes. Some types of headaches have a tendency to run in families, especially migraines.
What causes Headache?
Headaches can often be caused due to various simple reasons which are mostly undetected and undiagnosed. Sometimes, the cause of headache may be sinusitis, glaucoma, overuse of medication etc. There are some other reasons also which may cause headache:
