Be cautious! Mild headaches can be a cause for major ailment in future
Washington, January 31: Have you ever experienced a severe headache? These sudden triggers may be signs of some major ailment and researchers recommend people to have a check up to avoid future problems.
Headaches are a common ailment - so common, perhaps, that many of us just accept them as part of life. Tension headaches, sinus headaches and migraine headaches are among the most common varieties. When headaches happen it can lead to indications about triggers. That rate of occurrence doesn't mean it's an emergency, but it's worth checking out. A doctor's visit is likely to include questions about the individual's headaches when they happen, what they feel like and what triggers them.
Tension headaches are usually mild and can be alleviated with nonprescription pain relievers. Migraine headaches affect 12 to 27 percent of people. Over the counter drugs are used for migraines, as are prescription drugs such as the triptan group of medications including Imitrex, Zomig and Maxalt.
Sinus headaches are a result of excess mucus in nasal passages and are typically associated with allergies, colds or flu. Antihistamines or decongestants can relieve the pressure and pain. Headaches often are innocuous, but they can be symptomatic of more-serious conditions such as brain tumors or aneurysms.
Doctors will look for red flags, too, asking about numbness or tingling, nausea, speech disturbances or memory problems. Such symptoms may indicate - or rule out - a more serious condition. Drugs are not the only solution. There are certain procedures that interfere with the transmission of pain.With a treatment called nerve block, an injected deadening agent - anesthetic, steroids or Botox can quiet nerve activity.
For tension headaches or muscle headaches a neck and shoulder massage can help. Studies have shown the benefits of certain physical therapy techniques in easing headaches. Stress relief plays a role in relaxing people and calming them for headaches.