Headaches and migraines are one of the most common medical complaints. Unfortunately, they can also be painful, uncomfortable, and often debilitating. If you experience headaches and migraines often it is important to seek immediate medical attention for pain management and treatment. Our doctors at Pain Treatment MD specialize in pain management of headaches and migraines with innovative and evidence-based treatments. Book an appointment today with our pain doctors at Pain Treatment MD to get the best treatment for headaches near you.
While headaches are easily treatable at home, there are a few signs and symptoms of chronic headaches that indicate that you may need expert medical care. If you experience any of the symptoms below, book an appointment with your pain specialist at Pain Treatment MD for consultation and treatment. Some common symptoms associated with chronic headaches are:
Headaches can be caused by a number of health conditions, including dehydration and tiredness. While there is not any definite cause of headaches or migraines, experts hypothesize that blood flow in the brain plays a role in developing headaches. Some common causes of headaches are as follows:
There are over 150 types of headaches reported, but the most common types of headaches are as follows:
Migraine headaches are often characterized by intense pounding and throbbing pain. These headaches can last from 4 hours up to 3 days or longer. Along with pain people have other symptoms such as sensitivity to light, noise or smell, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite and upset stomach.
Tension headaches are one of the most common types of headaches experienced by teens and adults. They are characterized by mild to moderate pain and come and go over time. These headaches usually have no other symptoms.
Cluster headaches are one of the most severe types of headaches. Attacks of cluster headaches range from about 15 minutes to 3 hours and can last for 2 weeks up to 3 months of continuous daily headaches. Cluster headaches are often characterized with intense burning or piercing pain behind or around the eye. It can be constant throbbing with severe pain.
Posttraumatic headaches usually start 2 to 3 days after a head injury or fall. These headaches are characterized by a dull headache that increase in pain level with time, lightheadedness, trouble concentrating, vertigo, memory problems and irritability.
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