Headaches are usually caused by either muscle tension, vascular problems, or both. Headaches are a common health problem in both children and adults. The pain you get from a headache is THE worst -- if your head hurts, you really don't care about much else.
Pain can increase or decrease in severity over the course of the headache. However, some sufferers report preliminary sensations of pain in the general area of attack, often referred to as "shadows", that may warn them an attack is imminent. Pain rarely lasts more than several minutes but can last up to 2 days.
Stress and tension are the number one causes of headaches. Stress, fatigue, anxiety, and insomnia (difficulty sleeping) may also cause an increase in primary headaches. The most common sources of stress include family, social relationships, friends, work, and school. Making time for yourself and finding healthy ways to deal with stress are important.
Headache symptoms vary by individual. Symptoms may include vomiting and intense throbbing pain on one side of the head, nausea, and sensitivity to light and noise, Call the doctor if you (or especially your child) has any of these symptoms; decreased level of alertness and vomiting. When symptoms begin it is wise to take any "prescribed" medication right away.
Tension headaches are more common among women than men. Episodic tension headaches are usually triggered by an isolated stressful situation or a build-up of stress. In the majority of cases, tension headaches respond really well to treatment which will allow the sufferer some relief.
Medications, including nitrates and other vacillators, indomethacin, and oral contraceptives can aggravate or induce headache. Discuss pain management with your doctor, who will develop a treatment plan that may include approaches that don't involve medicine, such as relaxation, stress reduction techniques, and avoiding possible triggers. Home treatment methods, such as doing relaxation exercises and using cold packs, also might help ease your pain.
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