Anyone who’s experienced lasting or reoccurring headaches knows the
burden it can have on their quality of life. There are four main types
of headaches: tension headache, migraine, cluster headache, and rebound
headache. Ogden Clinic’s neurology experts are skilled in the diagnosis
and treatment of every headache type. Don’t suffer another day –
schedule a visit to Ogden Clinic and start relieving your chronic headache today.
Tension Headache
The most common type of headache is tension headache, which affects about
75% of headache patients. This headache is characterized by steady ache
that affects both sides of the head. Tension headache can be caused by
stress and may occur frequently (called chronic tension headache) or temporarily.
Migraine Headache
Although migraines are less common than tension headaches, they still affect
more than 25 million people in the United States. What distinguishes migraines
from other headaches is that the “throbbing feeling” affects
only one side of the head. Other symptoms of a migraine include:
Disturbed vision
Light sensitivity or seeing an aura
Nausea with or without vomiting
Rebound Headache
Many of us reach for pain relievers when we start to feel a headache. If
you do not follow the instructions on the bottle or from your doctor,
rebound headache may occur. Rebound headache happens when prescription
or over-the-counter medication is overused or used improperly. The body
experiences withdrawal from medication, causing another headache.
Cluster Headache
Cluster headaches are rare and 85% of sufferers are male. The pain of a
cluster headache is very severe but short-lived, lasting no more than
a couple of hours. People experience this headache in ‘clusters’
that range from weeks to months. Nasal congestion and pain centered around
one eye are indicators of a cluster headache.
Headache Diagnosis and Treatment
Depending on the type and severity of your headache, there are numerous
treatments available. Specialists at Ogden Clinic also use several different
delivery methods of medication including oral tablets, nasal sprays, and
even injections. When it comes to the treatment and prevention of severe
headaches, we are experts. Give Ogden Clinic a call today to schedule
an appointment.
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