Chronic Headaches 101: Types, Triggers, and Treatments
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- 07 Oct 2022
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Chronic headaches can be defined as headaches that happen for at least 15 days in one given month and go on for a duration of at least 3 months. People who experience chronic headaches are constantly trying to understand what causes the symptoms in order to figure out how to make them better.
This is why we’ve put together the guide below on the types, triggers, and treatments for chronic headaches. Read on to learn more about this condition and what—if anything—can be done to alleviate the pain.
What Are the Types of Chronic Headaches?
There are many different types of headaches, but only some of these are chronic or recurring. Let’s look into 5 of the most common types of chronic headaches.
1. Cluster Headaches
First up is cluster headaches. Most commonly, cluster headaches impact one side of your head at a time. They can also cause the following symptoms:
· Stuffy nose
· Droopy eyelid
· Watery eyes
These types of headaches often come and go for months on end. One of the defining characteristics of a cluster headache is that it comes on suddenly, though it also might follow a pattern and happen at the same time of day.
People who have cluster headaches describe the pain as sharp and intense. Sometimes, these headaches can cause a burning sensation on one side of your head. The pain doesn’t always last very long, luckily, but because cluster headaches are chronic, it means that the pain is unfortunately bound to return. Read More…
