HEADACHES HEALING ~ HAPPY LIFE

HEADACHES HEALING

Headache is defined as pain arising from the head or upper neck of the body. The pain originates from the tissues and structures that surround the skull or the brain because the brain itself has no nerves that give rise to the sensation of pain (pain fibers). The thin layer of tissue (periosteum) that surrounds bones, muscles that encase the skull, sinuses, eyes, and ears, as well as thin tissues that cover the surface of the brain and spinal cord (meninges), arteries, veins, and nerves, all can become inflamed or irritated and cause a headache. The pain may be a dull ache, sharp, throbbing, constant, intermittent, mild, or intense.

How are headaches classified?

In 2013, the International Headache Society released its latest classification system for headache. Because so many people suffer from headaches, and because treatment is difficult sometimes, the Headache Society hoped that the new classification system would help health care professionals make a more specific diagnosis as to the type of headache a patient has, and allow better and more effective options for treatment.

The guidelines are extensive, and the Headache Society recommends that health care professionals consult the guidelines frequently to make certain of the diagnosis.

There are three major categories of headache based upon the source of the pain.

Primary headaches
Secondary headaches
Cranial neuralgias, facial pain, and other headaches

The guidelines also note that a patient may have symptoms that are consistent with more than one type of headache, and that more than one type of headache may be present at the same time.

How do you get rid of a headache? Are home remedies effective for headaches?

It is important to consider that an unusual headache may need to be evaluated by a health care professional, but in most instances, primary tension headaches may be initially treated at home.

First steps include maximizing rest and staying well hydrated.
Recognizing and minimizing stressful situations may be of help, if that is one of the contributing causes of the headache.

If there has been a cold or runny nose recently, humidifying air may be helpful in allowing sinuses to drain.
Rubbing or massaging the temples or the muscles at the back of the neck may be soothing, as might warm compresses.
Over-the-counter pain medication may be helpful, in moderation.

Those with migraine headaches often have a treatment plan that will allow treatment at home. Prescription medications are available to abort or stop the headache. Other medications are available to treat the nausea and vomiting. Most patients with migraine

headaches get much relief after resting in a dark room and falling asleep.

Following are some steps to handling headache that may be useful for you.

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