3. Common Causes of Headaches
Not all headaches are the same.
Some are linked to lifestyle, while others are medical conditions:
•Everyday triggers: dehydration, skipped meals, eye strain, stress, lack of sleep.
•Primary headache disorders: migraines, tension-type headaches, and cluster headaches.
•Secondary causes: sinus infections, high bp, drug side effects, or — in rare cases — serious conditions like brain hemorrhage or tumors.
4. Types of Headaches
•Migraine : Intense, throbbing pain (often one-sided), sensitivity to light and sound, sometimes with nausea or visual disturbances (“aura”).
Tension-type headache : A steady, “tight band” pressure around the head, often stress-related.
Cluster headache : Extremely severe pain around one eye, with tearing, nasal congestion, or drooping eyelid — often occurring in cycles.
5.When Should You Worry About a Headache?
Most headaches are harmless, but some can signal something more serious.
#Seek medical help if you experience:
– Sudden, severe “worst headache of your life”
– Headache with fever, neck stiffness, or rash
– Headache with confusion, weakness, or vision loss
– Headache after head injury
– New headache after age 50
Progressive worsening headaches over weeks or months
6. Can You Prevent Headaches?
Yes — in many cases, simple lifestyle changes help reduce the frequency:
* Drink enough water throughout the day
* Eat balanced meals and avoid skipping food
* Sleep regularly (7–9 hours)
* Limit screen time and take eye breaks
* Manage stress with exercise, yoga, or meditation
Keep a “headache diary” to identify triggers (e.g., certain foods, weather, hormones)
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