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What are four different types of headaches? Know what causes them

There are many different types of headaches, but the four most common types are as follows.

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  • Oct 18, 2022, 11:11 PM IST

To treat a headache, we must first identify the type of headache. Because each type of headache can be caused by a different reason. Which is treated by doctors accordingly.

There are many different types of headaches, but the four most common types of headaches are:

1) Tension headache
2) Migraine headache
3) Cluster headache
4) Sinus headache

1. Tension headache (Photo: Pexels)

Tension headache (Photo: Pexels)
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Tension headache is the most common type of headache. In this headache, the patient feels pressure and pain in the forehead region. Pain can last from 30 minutes to several hours. Mostly this headache occurs because of stress. Stress can be both mental and physical in nature. Fatigue can be the cause of physical stress. While mental stress, work, family, friends, and relationship problems can be the cause.

2. Migraine headache

Migraine headache
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A migraine headache leads to pain on one side of the head and neck. This pain can last from 3 hours to 3 days. Patients suffering from migraine headaches may also experience nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to sound and light.

3. Cluster headache

Cluster headache
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In a cluster headache, the patient feels pain in the area around one eye. The patient also experiences a droopy eye as a result of the pain, and the eye turns red. In addition, tears in the eyes and nasal discharge are also symptoms. If we do not treat cluster headaches, it might last for weeks or even months.

4. Sinus headache

Sinus headache
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The main cause of sinus headache is sinusitis. In sinusitis, the inflammation in the sinuses occurs Sinuses are the hollow spaces in our head, that secrete thin mucus. This mucus flows into the nasal cavity, moistening and dust-freeing the air we breathe.

However, sinus inflammation might occur as a result of an infection or a blockage, which leads to sinus headache. In sinus headaches, pain around the nose is felt in the sinuses. Because sinuses can be found in the cheeks, forehead, and behind the eyes. As a result, the patient experiences pain in all of these areas. This patient also shows symptoms of watery eyes. Fever can also occur. 

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