Headache is pain in any region of the head. Headaches can occur on one or both sides of the head, being isolated in a certain location, irradiating the head of one point or another, are throbbing sensation or dull pain. Headaches may occur either gradually or suddenly, and can last for an hour or for several days. At least 63 million Brazilians of all ages suffer from frequent headaches.
Type: There are over 200 types of headache. Its symptoms of headache can help the doctor determine the cause and proper treatment. Most headaches are not a result of a serious illness, but some can result from a life-threatening condition that requires emergency care. Headaches are usually classified because:
Primary headaches: A primary headache is caused by problems with hyperactivity or from pain sensitive structures in your head.A primary headache is not a symptom of an underlying condition – that is, the pain is poorly by itself.The most common primary headaches are: Cluster headache, Migraine and migraine with aura, Tension headache. There are other patterns of headache are generally considered primary, but are less common. These headaches are generally considered primary, each of which may be a symptom of an underlying condition.These headaches include: Daily headache and chronic, Headache associated with cough, Headache associated with exercisem,
Secondary headaches: A sore secondary head is a symptom of a disease.There are several conditions that may cause headache, depending on the severity of the problem.Sources of secondary headaches include:
Acute sinusitis, Blood clot (venous thrombosis) within the brain, Brain aneurysm, Brain arteriovenous malformation or abnormal formation of blood vessels in the brain, Tumor cerebral, Poisoning by carbon monoxide, Arnold-Chiari syndrome, Dehydration, Dental problems, Otitis, Encephalitis, Arteritis, Glaucoma, Surf, Flu, Rupture of blood vessels in the brain, Drugs for the treatment of other diseases, Excessive use of pain medication, Panic attacks
Post-concussion syndrome, Increased pressure within the cranium, Toxoplasmosis.