What Causes Your Headaches?

What are Headaches?

A headache is a form of pain which occurs in a variety of locations in and surrounding the head. It can occur in the upper neck or in the area above the eyes and ears. A headache may target specific areas of the head or merely distribute general pain. Such pain can even be debilitating at times, in these cases, pain rehab at a pain treatment facility may be helpful.

Unless pain from a headache is severely affecting your everyday life, extreme concern should not be placed on its presence. Headaches typically go away with time. In rare cases, headaches are a side effect of a more serious problem such as an infection or severe medical condition.

Symptoms of a Headache

Various symptoms of a headache include:

  • Stiffness in the neck
  • Unconsciousness
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Vision complications (such as blurred vision)
  • Fever
  • Sensitive to sound and light
  • Irritability
  • Sudden pain in the head
  • Pain which continuously gets worse over time
  • Confusion, memory loss
  • Insomnia
  • Throbbing or dull pain
  • Slurred speech
  • Lack of an appetite

Causes of Headaches

Many pain treatment centers are helpful in assisting with identifying causes and beginning further prevention of your pain. You can find these pain residential programs in a variety of places. Triggers of headaches include:

  • Hunger, missing meals
  • Sinus infection
  • Smoking
  • Head injury
  • Certain foods
  • Depression
  • Poor sleep, drastic changes in sleeping habits
  • Strep throat
  • Menstruation
  • Loud music
  • Overexertion
  • Strong smells
  • Long car rides
  • Common cold
  • Alcohol or drugs
  • Caffeine
  • Lack of water in the body (dehydration)
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Stress or anxiety

Uncommon cases of headaches may be triggered by the following:

  • Tumor in the brain
  • Stroke
  • Infection
  • Ruptured blood vessel (brain aneurysm)

Disclaimer


This blog is for informational purposes only and should not be a substitute for medical advice. We understand that everyone’s situation is unique, and this content is to provide an overall understanding of substance use disorders. These disorders are very complex, and this post does not take into account the unique circumstances for every individual. For specific questions about your health needs or that of a loved one, seek the help of a healthcare professional.