What does your headache say? Know the reasons and solutions

In most cases of headache, the causes are minor but in some cases, they are serious. In such a situation, do not ignore it for a long time.

Headache is a common problem, but there are many reasons behind it. Due to lack of correct information, people take general painkillers, which is not always a permanent solution. This can also cause more damage to the body. Actually, brain tissue is not sensitive to pain, but there are many such structures in our head and neck, in which any kind of strain, injury, lump, infection, swelling, brain hemorrhage etc. cause headache.

Consider these...

• When did you feel headache for the first time? How often do you have headache? What is the duration of the pain?

• Once the headache occurs, how long does it last?

• Is the type of headache changing and what is its intensity?

• In which part of the head do you often have pain?

• Headache is continuous or pain jolts are felt or pain persists gradually.

• Are there problems like vomiting, nausea, nervousness etc. along with headache?

•There is a complaint of headache as soon as one wakes up in the morning.

1. Headache:

Excessive stress, sinus infection, allergy, eye problems, dehydration etc. can be the reasons behind this.

Prevention: Drink more water, do yoga-meditation, steam will give relief in sinus problem. If relief is not obtained, consult a doctor.

2. Pain on the upper side of the head:

Excessive fatigue, mental stress or migraine also causes pain.

Prevention: Have a good sleep, improve your daily routine. Do yoga. If the problem is recurring, consult a doctor immediately.

3. Pain in the back of the head:

This type of headache can be caused by problems related to the neck bone, high blood pressure, tension in the neck and shoulder muscles etc. 

Prevention: Do a light massage of the head and neck, keep the BP under control, keep changing positions.

4. Pain on one side of the head:

Migraine, cluster headache (watery eyes with pain, blocked nose), stress, strain in the neck muscles etc.

Prevention: Get enough sleep, stay away from bright light and noise, take medicine with the advice of a doctor along with meditation and exercise.

5. Pain around the eyes and in the temple:

Migraine, eye problems, BP, stress, sinus etc.

Prevention: Reduce screen time, get your eyes checked, avoid irregular eating habits and caffeine.

If there are such symptoms along with severe headache then it is serious...

• Fever Cancer disease

• Pregnant women

• HIV patients

•Neurological problems like confusion, numbness of       hands and feet, problems in speaking, seeing and   hearing, seizures etc.

• Headache that suddenly intensifies or breaks the     sleep.

• Head injury, after consuming intoxicants.

• Change in the intensity of old headache due to coughing, sneezing, physical exertion, etc. If you have any such symptom or condition, contact a specialist immediately.