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Headache(Pain in head)- Overview

Definition:

It is a condition of pain in the head. It is one of the commonest types of illness and almost everyone has experienced headache in their life. There is a wide variety of causes of headaches like hypertension, sinusitis, eye troubles, cervical pain, brain tumors, meningitis, fever etc

A brain tissue lacks pain receptors. Due to lack of pain receptors brain tissue itself is not sensitive to pain. Actually tissue structures around the brain are sensitive to pain and that pain is referred to as headache. Pain sensitive structures are divided in nine parts and that are cranium (the periosteum of the skull), muscles, arteries and veins, subcutaneous tissues, eyes, ears, mucous membranes and sinuses.

• Causes of Headache (head pain) 

• Secondary causes of headaches

• Commonly recognized types of Headache (head pain) :

 • Self Care Measure for Headache (head pain) 

 •  Homoeopathic Treatment:

Commonly recognized types of Headache:

1. Muscular headaches : These headaches arise from tension in muscles of neck and face. The pain is often described as a constant pressure, as if the head were being squeezed in a vise. The pain is frequently present on both sides of the head. Massage can be very good for releiving such type of headaches.
2. Cervicogenic : These headaches originates from disorders of the neck,. Cervical headache is often increased by neck movement and sustained awkward head positioning. It is often accompained by restricted cervical movement and pain radiating to arm.
3. Inflammatory: These headaches are symptoms of other disorders, like sinusitis, meningitis, encephalitis etc.
4. Vascular: The most common types of vascular headache are due to hypertension and migraine

Secondary type of headache (pain in head):
Secondary type of headache occurs where there is present underlying disease lead to activation of nerves connected to head. Type of diseases leading to secondary type of headache .

• Brain tumor.  

• Carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Hangovers after drinking alcohol.  

• Glaucoma.  

• Brain aneurysm (a bulge in an artery in your brain).

• Meningitis (inflammation of membranes and fluid surrounding your brain and spinal cord).

• Post-concussion syndrome.

• Giant cell arteritis.

• Influenza.

• Encephalitis (brain inflammation).

• Stroke.

• Pseudo tumor cerebri lead to increased pressure in skull.  

• Intracranial hematoma( blood vessel rupture of brain)

• Trigeminal neuralgia.

• Brain aneurysm (a bulge in artery of brain).

• Overuse of analgesics.

Causes of Headache (head pain) :

• Genetic factors – history of headache in genes.

• Excess intake of alcohol.

• Injury to brain.

• Accident trauma to head.

• Any spinal injury.

• Habit of smoking.

• Lack of nutrition in young girls.

• Anemia.

• Much type of diseases can also lead to headache example brain tumor, meningitis, spinal anesthesia, spinal tap.

• Habit of eating processed food containing nitrates.

• Cough headaches

• Exercise headaches.

• Stress is also one of the factors. 

Hidden Causes of Headachess

 By now we know headaches are linked to gender and genetics, though sometimes they exist simply due to bad behavior. Yes, we mean on your part. But now the good news: If you’ve caused it, then you can relieve it. Here are some reasons why your head might hurt.

Taking too many pain meds

Just when you thought you’d found relief, it turns out that the pain was caused by the very pills you’re taking to ease it. Here’s how the vicious cycle works: Your muscles ache, so you take aspirin. Or  ibuprofen. Or . You may even take them to get rid of a headache. Again and again. Before you know it, the meds are causing your headache, not healing it. This can happen with both over-the-counter and prescription pain relievers. “If you start taking a lot on a regular basis, that can cause a rebound headache, where the medication you are taking for a headache, perpetuates the headache,” says Dr. Merle Diamond, the associate director at the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago. “Your body starts to get used to the medication. It searches for it, and if it doesn’t see it, it gives you a headache.” Diamond says people who get migraines are especially susceptible.

Too much caffeine 
You may think the coffee you drink helps your headache and it can, in moderation. But if you drink too much, you’ll get the opposite result. “A lot of people think caffeine helps headaches, but if you have too much, it causes headaches,” says Diamond. Just how much caffeine is too much? “Anything more than a cup-and-a-half of coffee, or one can of soda pop,” is too much, he says.
Blood sugar imbalance

 It’s the holidays. It’s your birthday. It’s donut-in-the-office day. Whatever. Too many sweets or carbs paired with not enough protein can create a climate in your body rife for headaches. “Hypoglycemia is a really common trigger of headaches and people don’t think about that,” says Erin Stokes, a naturopath on staff at Pharmaca Integrated Pharmacy, where a team of alternative practitioners is available to assist shoppers. “Stabilizing glucose levels can really help people.” Stokes suggests eating adequate amounts of protein throughout the day, starting with breakfast, because “protein encourages stable blood sugar levels.”

Eating the wrong foods

 Several foods can trigger headaches, especially for people prone to migraines. “About 30 percent of migraine patients will have a food trigger,” says Diamond. Peanuts, chocolate, and red wine are common-known triggers. “We believe some of these foods have a lot of tyramine, an amino acid that is sometimes a headache trigger.” Processed meats that contain nitrates, such as sausages, hot dogs, and salami, can also trigger headaches. Dairy and wheat are a lesser-known cause of headaches, and are worth checking out if you have chronic headache pain.

Not drinking enough fluids 
You remembered to eat. You forgot to drink. If your head hurts and your skin feels as if you’ve aged 20 years in half a day, take stock. Your fluid intake may be low. “Headaches are a major symptom of dehydration,” says Helen Joffe, a clinical herbalist who works at Pharmaca. Watch out for the effect of having too much coffee, says Joffe, because drinking too much caffeine and not enough water leads to a headache for some.

Long-term chronic stress
 Often, a headache takes a long time coming and then sticks around for a while. Acupuncturist Candace Cahill, who has a private practice in Boulder, Colo. and is also part of the Pharmaca team, sees many headache patients who’ve been stressed for a long time. “A majority of headaches occur in women and there is usually a long-term stress component,” says Cahill. “It’s usually a person who’s pushed themselves beyond their limits. They may get tired, but keep going anyway. The stereotypical picture is a working mom scenario. They are pushed to the max.”

Fragrance overload

The woman in the elevator may think she smells like a movie star, but to you she smells like a headache. Fragrances in perfumes, lotions, soaps, candles—anything with a specific smell�can trigger headaches. “We don’t know how this happens, but patients with migraines are susceptible,” says Diamond.

Weather and altitude change

Climb high, sleep low, and go even lower if you get a headache. Every mountaineer knows this about acclimating to high altitude. Cahill knows headaches can happen at high altitude, so when clients complain of a headache in the more-than-mile-high town of Boulder, she asks if they are visiting or recently moved there. “We see a lot of elevation-induced headaches,” she says. Cahill suggests taking a chlorophil supplement to help oxygenate their blood. A change in the weather can also cause a headache, so if a front is moving in, or out, or sideways, take note. “Changes in barometric pressure can do it,” says Diamond, though we don’t know why.

Stick to a schedule
Any upsets to your routine, can upset your health, and often headaches are caused by a lack of consistent structure. “Changes in sleep patterns, or skipping meals can be a trigger,” Diamond says. “People who get headaches do better with a regular Schdule schedule.

Homoeopathic Treatment:

Homeopathy aims to cure the disease and not just palliate the symptoms like pain. Homeopathy is a science which is based on law of individuals which means various people suffering from same disease present themselves with different individual symptoms and need different approach of treatment. Our treatment courses are tailor made for every kind of headaches and very effective in reducing headache(head pain).Similarly in cases of headache the patients present with varying symptoms e.g. different triggering factors, varying severity and character of pain , presence or absence of one or another symptom like nausea, vomiting photophobia, photophonia etc distinguish one patient from another. Further the temperament, general symptoms and emotional causes differentiate one patient from another and help to find a correct Homeopathic medicine.

 A Homeopathic practitioner does not treat the disease itself, but looks at the entire individual and how the whole body reacts. 

Homeopathic remedy that is individually chosen to the totality of symptoms that the person is experiencing, not just the allergy symptoms, stimulates the body's vital force and immune system so that the body can heal itself. However, Homeopathic medicines can also be used to treat the acute phase of their allergy. Homeopathic treatment is safe and gentle, without any side-effects. Homoeopathy medicines are prescribed on the basis of physical, emotional, and genetic make up that individualizes a person. Homoeopathy is very effective in managing all the symptoms of Allergies and also plays an important role in preventing relapse of the condition and improving the general health of the person. Another outstanding thing about Homeopathy is that people on multiple medications can safely take Homeopathic medicines. Homeopathic drugs are non-habit forming and have no addictive characteristics. Homeopathy has an exceptional proven safety record with the FDA with 200 years of clinical effectiveness. Since it treats in totality, it leads to a permanent long-lasting cure, rather than a temporary suppression of symptoms.

Self Care Measures::

Make healthy lifestyle choices

The same lifestyle choices that promote good health may reduce the frequency and severity of your tension-type headaches. Consider the basics: Eat healthy foods. Don't skip meals, especially breakfast, and stay hydrated with plenty of water daily. Exercise regularly. During physical activity, your body releases certain chemicals that block pain signals to your brain. If your doctor agrees, choose any exercise you enjoy. Walking, swimming and cycling are often good choices. But it's important to start slowly. Exercising too vigorously can trigger some types of headaches.

Get enough sleep. Wake up and go to bed at the same time every day — even on weekends. Relax before you go to bed. If you don't fall asleep within 15 minutes, get up and read or do another quiet activity until you become drowsy. Keep in mind that medications that contain caffeine or other stimulants, including some headache medications, may interfere with sleep.

 Avoid excess caffeine. Sometimes caffeine helps curb headaches. In fact, many headache medications contain caffeine. But heavy daily caffeine use — more than 200 milligrams of caffeine a day (about two regular cups of coffee) — can cause headaches and irritability.

Quit smoking. Cigarette smoke contains carbon monoxide, a known headache trigger, and nicotine has been shown to interfere with the liver's ability to break down headache medication. Aside from these drawbacks, smoking cessation has many other well-documented health benefits that contribute to your overall health.

Keep stress under control Stress and tension-type headaches often go hand in hand. To reduce stress, try these simple tips: Simplify your life. Rather than looking for ways to squeeze more activities or chores into the day, find a way to leave some things out.

Manage your time wisely. Update your to-do list every day — both at work and at home. Delegate what you can, and divide large projects into manageable chunks. Take a break. If you feel overwhelmed, a few slow stretches or a quick walk may renew your energy for the task at hand.

Adjust your attitude. Stay positive. If you find yourself thinking, "This can't be done," switch gears. Think instead, "This will be tough. But I can make it work." Let go. Don't worry about things you can't control.

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