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June 20, Fineko/abc.az. Headache is one of the common health problem modern people encounter with. As a rule, such pains do not pass without negative effect on everyday life and quality of work. Head fights can occur on different causes:

Tension headache

The most common tension headache is associated with stress. In this case, the pain covers the temporal or occipital area, and in some cases – the entire area of the head. The pain can last from 30 minutes to several days.  In some cases, along with headaches, there may be such signs as nausea, photophobia, and intolerance to noise. Sleep and proper rest will eliminate the pain. 

Migraine pain

Usually, pain occurs on one half of the head and is accompanied by such signs as nausea, vomiting, photophobia, intolerance to noise.  Sometimes migraines cause such conditions as blurred vision and paralysis. Neuropathologists, who are engaged in treatment of migraine, use an individual approach is used.

Cluster headache

Occurs in the form of seizures and lasts from 15 to 90 minutes. Acute and unbearable pain is felt mainly behind the eye and creates sense of bulge in eyes. Oxygen inhalation and medical preparations against migraine are used to eliminate the pain of cluster.

Pain due to prolonged use of painkillers

Abuse of painkillers can lead to repeated headaches. In such cases, it is necessary to distinguish between the pain caused by taking drugs and the previously existing pain. 

Pain of infectious origin

With a common cold, there may be inflammatory processes in the teeth and paranasal sinuses, which can cause headaches associated with the main disease. In most severe cases, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or inflammation of the cerebral cortex (meningitis) can cause acute headaches.

Headaches at blood pressure

The most common cause of such pain is "jumping" blood pressure. Increased blood pressure is the most common cause of headaches. Lowering the pressure can also lead to headaches.

Caffeine-related headaches

These pains occur in people who drink coffee every day. If you do not take coffee “in time", then there is a throbbing pain. It should be noted that the use of coffee is addictive, and to prevent that you should reduce its amount.

Pain in case of tumor disease

Headaches occur in such patients usually in the morning and are accompanied by vomiting. The patient's condition gradually worsens: the patient loses weight, convulsions are observed. With such signs, the first thing to do is to consult a doctor.

Pain due to intracerebral hemorrhage  

Arise suddenly and gradually rise. Along with this, there are visual impairment, vomiting, impaired speech and coordination.