THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MIGRAINE AND HEADACHES

Differentiating a migraine headache from a traditional headache, and vice versa, is important. It can mean faster relief through better treatments. So, how can you tell the difference between a common headache and a migraine?

Identify and treat early

Headaches can range from being a mild inconvenience to being severe and debilitating. Identifying and treating headaches as early as possible can help a person engage in preventive treatments to minimize the chance of another headache. Distinguishing migraine from other types of headaches can be tricky. Pay particular attention to the time before the headache starts for signs of an aura and tell your doctor.

What is migraine?

These headaches are intense or severe and often have other symptoms in addition to head pain. Symptoms associated with a migraine headache include: vomiting, temporary vision loss, sensitivity to light and/or sound, seeing spots or flashing lights, pain in the temples, pain behind one eye or ear, nausea.

What is a headache?

Headaches are unpleasant pains in your head that can cause pressure and aching. The pain can range from mild to severe, and they usually occur on both sides of your head. Some specific areas where headaches can occur include the forehead, temples, and back of the neck. A headache can last anywhere from 30 minutes to a week.

Types of headaches:

Tension headache

Triggers for this headache type include stress, muscle strain, and anxiety.

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Thunderclap headaches

A “thunderclap” headache is a very severe headache that develops in 60 seconds or less. It could be a symptom of a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a serious medical condition that requires immediate medical attention. It may also be caused by an aneurysm, stroke, or other injury.

Chiari headaches

A Chiari headache is caused by a birth defect known as a Chiari malformation, which causes the skull to push against parts of the brain, often causing pain in the back of the head.

Sinus headaches

Often confused with migraine, sinus headaches co-occur with sinus infection symptoms like fever, stuffy nose, cough, congestion, and facial pressure.

Cluster headaches

Cluster headaches are severely painful headaches that occur on one side of the head and come in clusters. This means you experience cycles of headache attacks, followed by headache-free periods.

Which kind of headaches do you usually experience?

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