Headaches

We stress over things when we do not complete our work on time or things that need attention rather than when we do everything from our end. Stress and anxiety dominate our lives with work pressure, personal projects, etc., that affect our work-life balance. For most people, tension-related stuff can cause headaches; while there are many different types, it is common for anyone to experience them. They are the worst for anyone to deal with and can disrupt your routine quickly. Headaches and migraines are common occurrences in children and adults, impacting their lives significantly. They are among the most common disorders of the nervous system.

Types of Headaches

Research suggests that around 45 million people complain of headaches each year. Significantly, it is a large number of people experience these symptoms due to any underlying condition. There are different kinds of headaches, such as:

• Tension

  Tight muscles in the neck, shoulders, scalp, and jaw are the main reason for headaches related to stress, anxiety, or depression. You can have tension headaches if you work too much and stress over work, chores, relationships, etc.

• Cluster

  It lasts around one to three hours and can happen multiple times daily. It occurs suddenly by debilitating pain on either the right or left side of the head and can cause watery eyes, nasal congestion, and a running nose on the same side.

• Sinus

  It may feel like an infection on the sinus with pressure around the eyes, cheeks, and forehead. It is often confused with migraine as the symptoms can be similar, like nasal congestion, runny nose, etc. Sinus headaches can be rare and associated with an infection.

• Migraine

  Research suggests that over 35 million people are affected by migraine in the US. There are four phases: prodrome, aura, headache, and postdrome. You don’t have to experience all four phases. A small percentage of people may experience the aura phase.

• Dental

  Bruxism can cause over-activity and lead to muscle spasms and headaches. Even a condition like TMJ affects your facial joints, in which the pain radiates to the back side of the head and neck.

• Caffeine

  This may happen when people consume coffee in large quantities and then quit. It may be caused by rebound dilation of the vessels occurring multiple times a day after drinking coffee in large amounts.

Our Approach

Headaches are unpleasant, and nobody wants them. Sometimes, headaches are a sign of an underlying problem, and you must be mindful and watch out for your signs. We thoroughly examine the patient, including medical history, signs or symptoms, and other details about when it started, how frequent, etc. We thoroughly perform a physical examination and then create a personalized treatment plan. We offer a range of treatment methods, and based on our assessment, we provide the most suitable treatment plan for the patient’s needs.

So, schedule an appointment with Advanced Pain Consultants, PA at (919) 800-0850 today and get back to your daily activities today..