Tension Headache: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms Treatment What is a tension headache? A tension headache is a headache that feels like there’s a tight band wrapped around your head that puts pressure on your forehead and temples Healthcare providers may call them tension-type headaches Many factors cause tension headaches, and you may be unable to avoid all potential triggers Fortunately, there are many things you can do to prevent a tension
Migraine: What It Is, Types, Causes, Symptoms Treatments Migraine Headaches A migraine is much more than a bad headache It can cause debilitating, throbbing, one-sided head pain that can leave you in bed for days Movement, lights, sounds and other triggers may cause symptoms like fatigue, nausea, vision changes, irritability and more A healthcare provider can help you manage symptoms so migraines don’t take over your life
Dehydration Headache: What It Is, Symptoms Treatment Dehydration Headache A dehydration headache happens when your body is dehydrated (doesn’t get the fluids it needs) Headache pain often appears along with other signs and symptoms of dehydration, including darker-than-usual pee, dry mouth and fatigue Pain usually goes away after drinking water, resting and taking pain relieving medication
Cervicogenic Headache: What It Is, Symptoms Treatment Cervicogenic Headache A cervicogenic headache is head pain that originates in your neck The pain can radiate from an injury or condition that affects your cervical spine, like an injury, arthritis or a slipped disk Physical therapy and medications treat these headaches so you don’t have to live in pain
Ice Pick Headache: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms Treatment What is an ice pick headache? An ice pick headache (primary stabbing headache) is head pain that’s sudden, sharp and stabbing This pain usually targets the area behind your forehead and eyes (frontal area) or the side of your head near your ears (temporal area), but it can occur anywhere in your head It usually lasts a few seconds It can be sporadic or occur in clusters The location can
Period Headaches: Symptoms, Treatment Prevention Menstrual Migraines (Hormone Headaches) A period headache is a migraine that happens before or during your menstrual cycle The symptoms are worse than a traditional headache, with throbbing or pulsing head pain, light sensitivity and nausea Treatment options are available to manage and prevent these headaches
Exertion Headaches - Cleveland Clinic Exertion headaches occur during or after physical activity, such as exercise They usually last a few minutes or hours, but no longer than 48 hours
Cluster Headache: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms Treatment A cluster headache is a type of primary headache But not every headache is a cluster headache It’s easy to mistake a cluster headache for the following types of headaches: Migraines: A migraine causes a throbbing, pulsing headache on one side of your head that gets worse with physical activity, lights, sounds or smells