Cluster headaches can be caused by anything from extreme heat, alcohol, tobacco, lunch meat, or even bacon. Fortunately, they are less common than any other type of headache.
Tension Headaches
If you are struggling with stress and muscle tension, then this is the type of headache you could be dealing with. This is the type of headache that could occur from a long stressful day at work. You could experience moderate pain on the front, side, or back of your head and neck.
These headaches usually build slowly and can be chronic, happening every day. Tension headaches can also be treated with over-the-counter pain relievers. If you are experiencing chronic tension headaches you may need to be prescribed medication.
When is it Time to See a Doctor?
Ultimately, it doesn’t matter which headache it is, if you are having them frequently you should speak to your primary physician. It’s important to have a professional help you create an effective plan. If you are experiencing the worst headache you’ve ever experienced in your life, you should definitely seek immediate attention from a healthcare provider.
A headache can be a symptom of serious conditions like strokes, meningitis, or encephalitis. Some headaches can be accompanied by confusion, fainting, stiff neck, blurred vision, high fever, or trouble walking.
It is very possible to manage headaches and migraines, but if they have recently increased or prevented you from doing your daily activity you should also consider getting help.
Before you go to your doctor it won’t hurt to log your headaches to pinpoint what is going on. Monitor how many headaches you are having a week. Are they getting worse and won’t go away? How often are you taking pain relievers?
These are all important questions to ask yourself to prepare yourself for your visit with your doctor.