Engaging in physical activity is a healthy way of improving how you feel both physically and mentally. Yet sometimes exercise can be the culprit behind headaches that affect your ability not only to exercise, but also to go about your daily...
Cervicogenic headaches arise from problems originating in the structures of the neck. The nature and patterns of pain, as well as the factors that initiate a particular episode of cervicogenic headache, often overlap with other headache types. For...
According to the Mayo Clinic, the precise cause or causes of tension headaches are not known. Contributing factors may include contraction of the face, neck and scalp muscles due to elevated emotions or excessive stress and tension, although...
Children may suffer from headaches, and according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in its 2009 pamphlet on headaches, children may appear irritable or pale before the onset of a headache. They may become nauseous. The...
Headaches are a common ailment that vary in pain intensity and location. Although most headaches prove a temporary nuisance, some are more concerning and disruptive. Occipital headache pain, located over the back of the head, can arise from a...
When you initiate a change in your diet for health benefits, you may find the change you implement causes unpleasant headaches. Some people experiencing this may immediately abandon the diet alteration in response to the headaches. Some foods...
Almost everyone has had some experience with headaches, a term used to describe pain in any area of the head. Headaches can be occasional and infrequent or can be a chronic problem. Most headaches are not severe, but some people suffer with brutal...
Headaches are a source of pain and discomfort for millions of people around the world. There are many different types of headaches, each triggered by different causes. While many headaches can be prevented by changes in lifestyle or diet, in some...
Exercise-induced headaches, also referred to as effort or exertion headaches, can strike after any kind of sport or physical activity. The amount of time they linger can vary from a few minutes to a day or two. While usually benign, they could...
One of the most common conditions that affect millions of Americans daily fall into the category of headaches. Because of the varying types of symptoms, the word headache has become a general term that does not begin to encompass the many types...
Frontal headaches are a common symptom among adults and children. Headaches may occur infrequently, episodically or persistently, depending on the underlying cause of the condition. Common causes of frontal headaches include sinus and eye problems...
For some headache sufferers, the one place in which they often assume they are safe--their own home--is actually the site triggering their headache pain. Whether they contract an infection from a pet or the problem is a family member smoking...
It is quite common for people to experience the occasional headache, brought on by stress or sinus pressure. Many people suffer from constant daily headaches that do not go away. Some chronic headaches do not appear to have an underlying cause,...
Although the underlying cause of migraines remains somewhat mysterious, many migraine patients learn to identify their triggers---the factors that cause individual migraine attacks. Some people are susceptible to a number of triggers, while others...
Nutritional deficiencies from a poor diet and problems absorbing nutrients can significantly impact your health. Your body needs minimum amounts of vitamins and minerals to maintain a healthy body and to perform the many functions of living....
There are several acne medications that may cause headaches -- most medications cause mild headaches that resolve with discontinuing use of the drug. Severe headaches, especially those that occur with other symptoms such as blurred vision, may be...
Headaches are a common problem that everyone experiences at some point or another. For some people, headaches are a constant interference with their lives. An imbalanced diet is a potential cause of headaches. Even migraines, which are more severe...
Air-filled cavities called sinuses are present in your face. They are located in your forehead, in the cheekbones, between your eyes and behind your eyes. An infection of your sinuses called sinusitis causes swelling of the sinus lining. If you...
Oxygen is essential for life, and when it's in short supply, there are consequences, such as severe headaches. Three primary causes of headaches include carbon-monoxide poisoning, travel to high altitudes and obstructive sleep apnea. And, in the...
Obesity has been linked to an increased risk of several health problems. When it comes to its link to headaches, research has shown obese people tend to suffer more severe migraines and chronic headaches but that obesity doesn't appear to trigger...
Some headaches caused by a fever are an indication that your body is working to fight off the flu virus. Blood vessels become enlarged, which increases the pressure in your head. Fever is crucial to fighting influenza because the virus can't...
Folic acid plays crucial roles in metabolism and other body processes. You need folic acid daily for proper function, and you can consume folic acid-rich foods such as oranges, spinach and lentils. If you are at risk for a deficiency, your doctor...
Caffeine use can be a contributing factor in headaches. Headaches can occur if you ingest large amounts of caffeine, but may also occur if you decide to abruptly stop drinking coffee or soft drinks containing caffeine. Regulating the amount of...
If you have chronic constipation accompanied by a headache, you're right to wonder if the two are related. Yes, constipation can be related to a headache, although it probably doesn't actually cause the headache. It's more likely that a common...
There are many types and causes of headaches. But there is no medical documentation that directly links weaning with headaches -- though abrupt weaning can cause rapid hormone fluctuations, possibly leading to headaches. Rapid weaning might also...
Headache is pain that occurs anywhere in the head. This includes not only the interior of the head but also the face and the scalp. Most headaches last for several hours, but some may last for weeks. Seven out of 10 people suffer from headache at...
Seven out of 10 people experience a headache each year, according to the Academy of College Physicians. Headaches can vary in the degree, location and duration of pain and, in some instances, may be so severe as to cause nausea. Most headaches...
A headache is a pain in the head and upper neck. It is one of the more common areas of the body to experience pain and has many different causes or triggers. Some headaches are benign but painful, while others are troublesome migraines and still...
Headache can be defined as discomfort or pain felt within or outside the skull, including the upper portion of the neck and behind the eyes. The most common and obvious cause of head pain is direct head trauma, which can lead to concussion...
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