Department of Neurology
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What is Headache?
A headache is a pain in the head or face, often described as a throbbing, constant, sharp, or dull pressure. Headaches vary widely in type, intensity, location, and frequency of pain.
Headache is a very common condition that most people experience many times in their lifetime. It is the most common form of pain and a major reason for missing work or school and seeking medical attention.
Most headaches are harmless, but certain types of headaches can be a symptom of a more serious condition.
Headaches are caused by signals interacting between the brain, blood vessels, and surrounding nerves. During a headache, multiple mechanisms activate specific nerves that affect muscles and blood vessels. These nerves send pain signals to the brain, causing headaches.
Seek immediate medical attention if you or your child have any of these headache symptoms:-
- Sudden new severe headache.
- Headache with fever, shortness of breath, stiff neck, rash.
- Headache following head injury or accident.
- Occurrence of new types of headache after age 55.
Also, see your doctor immediately if your headache is accompanied by neurological symptoms such as: Example:
- Weakness.
- Vertigo.
- Sudden loss of balance or fall.
- Numbness and tingling.
- Paralysis.
- Speech Impairment.
- Insanity.
- seizures.
- Personality change/inappropriate behavior.
- Visual impairment (blurred vision, double vision, or blind spot).
Treatment of headaches depends on the type.
One of the most important things in treating primary headaches is identifying your triggers. Keeping a headache log and knowing what it is usually helps reduce the frequency of headaches. For example, you may get a headache when you are tense or worried. Counseling and stress management techniques can help you successfully deal with this trigger. Reducing stress levels can help prevent stress-related headaches.
Not all headaches require medication. A variety of treatments are available. Depending on the type, frequency and cause of headaches, treatment options may include:-
- Stress Management.
- Biofeedback.
- drugs.
- Treatment of underlying disease/cause.
Yes, Headache treatment is available in Bareilly at Gangasheel Hospital by the team of expert Neurologists in the city.