If you do not treat persistent headaches, it can become a debilitating phenomenon that negatively affects the quality of life.
Neurologist Vladimir Erokhin told “MedicForum” that headaches that can occur daily are divided into different types. >Migraine attacks that feel like a very severe, throbbing headache that occurs on one or both sides of the head.
“Symptoms may vary. Pain in the head occurs on one or both sides, is accompanied by a feeling of throbbing or tightness, varies in intensity from mild to severe,” inform the physician.
Other symptoms that occur with persistent headaches:
- nausea or vomiting
- sweating
- sensitivity to light, sound or smells
- stuffy nose or runny nose
- red or watery eyes
- dizziness
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Medical experts are still not sure what exactly causes these daily headaches. One possible reason is activation of the trigeminal nerve. In addition, they can occur due to tension in the muscles of the head and neck. Hormonal changes are closely associated with the occurrence of certain types of headaches. There are also cases when episodic headache transforms into chronic. This can be influenced by the abuse of painkillers, obesity, sleep disturbance, high caffeine intake, stress.
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Danger! There are symptoms that indicate that a headache is due to dangerous disorders, and you should definitely consult a doctor with it. Such a pain
- occurs two or more times a week
- recurs or persists
- gradually worsens over several days
- different from previous headache
- comes on suddenly and immediately feels very severe
- develops after a head injury
In addition, you should immediately seek medical help if the headache is accompanied by high fever, neck stiffness, severe weakness, numbness, shortness of breath, impaired vision, confusion or loss of consciousness, convulsions.
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Important! Information provided for reference only. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first sign of illness, consult a doctor.