Headache is discomfort or pain around the face or head area, which is experienced by almost everyone in this world. Sometimes, these headaches can be very painful or stay for a long period. There are different types of headaches based on the intensity and symptoms.
Different types of headaches require different treatments such as home remedies, over-the-counter medicines, or doctor examinations. Read on to get an insight into the most common types of headaches.
Types of Headaches
There are mainly two types of headaches:
1. Primary Headache - It is not caused by any underlying health condition or illness. The headache causes are processed foods, fatigue, skipping meals, alcohol, sleep deprivation, and stress.
2. Secondary Headache - These types of headaches are caused due to underlying medical conditions such as illness, infection, or an injury. It may not be harmful usually but can be dangerous sometimes.
Types of Primary & Secondary Headaches
Primary and secondary headaches are further classified into the following:
- Cluster Headache
Cluster headaches are primary headaches that are defined by severe pain behind the eyes. It is also accompanied by redness, a running nose, small pupils, and drooping eyelids. Cluster headaches can stay for a longer period, ranging from days and weeks to months. It may partially stay for many months and years. Foods containing nitrates such as bacon or meat, heat, bright light, tobacco, and alcohol cause such headaches.
Treatment:
- Prednisone - A medicine used to decrease swelling and inflammation
- Verapamil - A medicine used for blood vessel relaxation
- Oxygen treatment
- Change in lifestyles such as stopping smoking or alcohol consumption
- Sinus Headache
This is a secondary type of headache that has symptoms like swollen face, fever, runny nose, itching and congestion, pain in the forehead, ears, eyes, sinuses, and face. It can last from a few days to several weeks
Treatment:
- OTC Pain Relievers
- Allergy Medications
- Decongestants
- Nasal Corticosteroid
- Saline Nasal Spray
- Tension Headache
This primary headache is one of the most common headaches, which happens to almost everyone. It is accompanied by symptoms such as pressure on the forehead and slight pain on the left or right side of the head. It can last from half an hour to a few hours.
Treatment:
- Stress-Relieving Activities
- Regular Exercise
- Consistent Sleep Schedule
- Antidepressant Medicines
- Pain Relieving Medicines
- Migraine
It is a primary type of headache that has symptoms like distorted vision, nausea, increase in sound & light sensitivity, and neck or face pain. It can last from a few hours to a few days.
Treatment:
- Over-the-counter medicines for migraine prevention
- Prescription medicines to stop migraine and relieve pain
When to See a Doctor?
You need to see a doctor if you have:
- Increasing intensity of pain in the head
- More frequent headaches
- Interference in your daily normal activities and work routine
- No Improvement in headache after consuming over-the-counter medicines
If you are suffering from a headache that has been occurring for a long time, slowly increasing in pain and spreading to other areas, then you should get yourself checked for other problems such as cancer or a tumor in the head. Consult a physician immediately if you are experiencing the worst headache of your life.
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Global cluster headaches market is set to witness a steady CAGR in the forecast period of 2019- 2026.
Usually the area around the eyes and one side of the head is affected by these headaches.
These headaches often happen suddenly and can last for months and even for years.
Calcium channel blocker, sumatriptan, lithium carbonate, melatonin, local anesthetics and others are some of the common product types of the cluster headaches.
Drugs such as triptans and octreotide are used for the treatment so that they can decrease the occurrence of the headache and reduce their period.
Get Sample Report: https://databridgemarketresearch.com/request-a-sample/?dbmr=global-cluster-headaches-market Major Market Competitors/Players Few of the major competitors currently working in the global cluster headaches market are Center Ventures, Eli Lilly and Company, Novartis AG, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., AstraZeneca, Pfizer Inc., Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Par Pharmaceutical, WOCKHARDT, Fresenius Kabi USA, Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Chengdu Tiantaishan pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd, WINSTON PHARMACEUTICALS, Inc., Autonomic Technologies, Inc., GlaxoSmithKline plc, Aurobindo Pharma., Shanghai Soho Yiming Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group Ltd., and others.Market Segmentations: By Drug Type (Triptans, Octreotide, Opioids, Others), Drug Application (Abortive, Transitional, Preventative), Product Types (Calcium Channel Blockers, Corticosteroids, Sumatriptan, Lithium Carbonate, Ergots, Melatonin, Anti-seizure, Local Anesthetics), End- User (Hospitals Clinics, Private Clinics, Retail Pharmacies and Drug Stores, E-commerce), Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa) Inquiry Before buying@ https://databridgemarketresearch.com/inquire-before-buying/?dbmr=global-cluster-headaches-market Market Drivers Rising aging population will drive the market growthTechnological advancement and development in healthcare industry will propel the growth of the marketGrowing television viewing and computer usage among population is also driving the market growthIncreasing willingness among population to spend more on healthcare treatment will also drive the market growthMarket Restraints Lack of proper knowledge among healthcare provider will restrain the market growthUnfavorable health care policies will also hamper the market growthIncreasing measure by government to lessen healthcare expenditure will also restrict the growth for this market About Us: Data Bridge Market Research set forth itself as an unconventional and neoteric Market research and consulting firm with unparalleled level of resilience and integrated approaches.
