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What is an Acute Headache?
An Acute Headache is a discomfort or pain that starts all of a sudden and then gets worse quickly. It can occur from stress or even from eating certain foods, and can happen every day up to several times a day.
Common Types of Acute Headaches
Tension Headache – A Tension headache is the most common type of headache that typically occurs in the late afternoon. The pain is usually mild and will go away by the evening and can be increased with bright light or loud noise. These headaches may occur every day.
Migraine Headache – Migraine Headaches cause moderate to severe pain that general last from 1 to 3 days. Generally, the pain is only on one side, but it can also change sides, and occurs in the temples, back of the head, or even behind the eyes. A migraine with aura can also occur which means that you may see or feel something before the migraine like small spots surround by zigzag lines.
Cluster Headache – Cluster Headaches are a series of relatively short and sudden, extremely painful headaches that tend to occur every day for weeks and even months. They usually occur in clusters around one eye or on one side of the head. Click HERE to read more about Cluster Headaches.
Acute Headache Causes:
Headaches can be caused by a variety of factors including combinations of triggers. Some of the most common causes include: Stress or tension, Fatigue, Menstruation, Food, Sudden Decrease in Caffeine Intake, Medical Problems, and a Head Injury.
Managing Symptoms:
Preventing Headaches:
There are a variety of things you can do to help prevent headaches, but one of the most important things to do is to determine what is causing or triggering them. It may be a cleaning chemical that you use to clean your bathrooms or maybe a certain type of food or even lack of caffeine. In addition to determine your triggers you should also consider the following:
Contact A Doctor or Healthcare Provider:
Acute headaches can be managed with your doctor and with proper diet, exercise and a pain management plan. If you are experiencing severe pain, numbness or weakness on one side of your face or body, fever, forgetfulness or even you have had a trauma, head injury or even a fall, you should seek immediate care. If you have a questions or concerns about your condition, call your healthcare provider to address your concerns.
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