Sometimes having a headache could put all your days activities to a halt. The throbbing can start from the upper side of the neck and then move towards the back of the head. The pressure being put on the head and neck can result in the muscles and blood vessels around the area tightening. This results in a severe pain that could last for hours or even days.

There can be different causes for each type of headache. Now let’s have a closer look at the different headache types.

The major headache types can be stated as migraine headaches, tension headaches or the acute tension type headache, cluster headaches, chronic daily headaches, the ice pick also known as the ice cream headache, sinister headache, etc.

Of all the headache types, the migraine headache is experienced by majority of people in the world. Studies show that at least 17% of women suffer from migraine headache types and around 6% men suffer from same. Many people know how migraine headaches tend to impact their day-to-day activities. A migraine headache can last from a mere 4 hours to almost 3 days. Patients who suffer from severe cases of migraine headache types experience nausea and vomiting.

The acute tension headache is milder than migraine headaches. It is known to occur in almost half the population on a monthly basis. Another one of the major headache types is the chronic daily headache. This can occur around 10 to 15 days per month, over a six month period. Men seem to get this type of headache more than women.

The cluster headache is one of the rare headache types that a person could get. The patient with a cluster headache would usually experience a blocked or runny nose, in addition to having puffed up eyes.

The ice pick or the ice cream headache is very much different from the famous headache types we all know. The feelings of pain experienced from this headache is somewhat piercing and lasts only for a short period of time.
A sinister headache is what you should be worrying about if you think you have one. Meningitis could be the reason for it. It is always advisable to get a good check-up before assuming the kind of sickness you may be having.

When the author isn't seeking releif from her headache, she's a fan of psychic readings, the HCG Diet, and the Pontiac Solstice windscreen windblocker wind deflector.


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