What is Headach and Types of Headache?

 Headaches can vary in cause, intensity, and location. Here are the main **types of headaches**:  

### **1. Primary Headaches** (Not caused by another medical condition)  

- **Tension Headache**  

  - *Most common type*  

  - Feels like a tight band around the head  

  - Caused by stress, poor posture, or lack of sleep  

- **Migraine**  

  - *Moderate to severe throbbing pain* (often on one side)  

  - May include nausea, vomiting, light/sound sensitivity  

  - Can last hours to days  

- **Cluster Headache**  

  - *Extremely painful, sharp, burning pain* (usually around one eye)  

  - Occurs in "clusters" (multiple attacks over weeks/months)  

  - More common in men  

### **2. Secondary Headaches** (Caused by an underlying condition)  

- **Sinus Headache**  

  - Pain in forehead, cheeks, or nose (due to sinus infection)  

  - Often accompanied by congestion or fever  

- **Medication Overuse Headache**  

  - Caused by excessive use of painkillers (rebound effect)  

- **Caffeine Withdrawal Headache**  

  - Occurs when regular caffeine intake is suddenly stopped  

- **Hormone-Related Headache** (e.g., menstrual migraines)  

### **3. Other Types**  

- **Thunderclap Headache**  

  - *Sudden, severe pain* (could signal a serious condition like a brain bleed)  

  - Requires **immediate medical attention**  

- **Exertional Headache**  

  - Triggered by physical activity (running, coughing, sex)  

- **Hypertension Headache**  

  - Caused by very high blood pressure  

### **When to See a Doctor?**  

- Sudden, severe headache  

- Headache after head injury  

- Worsening pain with fever, confusion, or vision changes  

- New headache after age 50  

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