headaches and their types

Headaches


A headache is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck. Serious causes of headaches are very rare. Most people with headaches can feel much better by making lifestyle changes, learning ways to relax, and sometimes by taking medications.
According to the National Headache Foundation, over 45 million Americans suffer from chronic, recurring headaches and of these, 28 million suffer from migraines. About 20% of children and adolescents also experience significant headaches.


What Are the Types of Headaches?


There are several types of headaches; in fact, 150 diagnostic headache categories have been established.
The most common types of headaches are:

Tension headaches:

Migraines:

Mixed headache syndrome:

Cluster headaches:.

Sinus headaches:

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