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Some Diseases That Induce Headaches - Part 2 |
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Apart from anemia, hypertension, hypoglycemia and depression, there are a
few other diseases like arthritis, bruxism, glaucoma and lupus which might
seem quite unrelated to headaches yet are a major source of headaches.
Know more about them...
Arthritis
It might seem
strange but yes, arthritis and headaches have been found to be
interlinked. Arthritis can be of two types: rheumatoid and osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid
arthritis may begin at any age. It is the condition in which the
body starts recognizing its own cells as foreign particles and starts
attacking them. Consequently, the bony areas around the joints are
destroyed and the hands and the fingers start appearing to be deformed.
Sometimes, the first and the second vertebra of the spine might also be
involved.
But osteoarthritis is the more
common form of arthritis. However, it does not produce any deformity of
the joints. Rather, in this condition, it is the ligaments which get
weak. But it is usually more painful than rheumatoid arthritis. It
affects the fifth, sixth and the seventh vertebra in the neck region.
Headaches
in arthritis are usually experienced when the first, second or the third
vertebra is involved. This is because the nerves in this area are
connected with the scalp. To treat arthritis, of any type, a horde of
medications and physical therapies are available. So, go ahead and
choose one in accordance with your doctor’s advice.
Bruxism
You
might be waking up in the morning with a pain in your jaw or head almost
everyday. This pain might be a result of clenching or grinding your
teeth every day and every night consciously or unconsciously.
Clinically
known as bruxism, this habit puts undue pressure on your jaws, tissues,
and the muscles in your face and near your head. It can lead to jaw
joint disorders, soreness, jaw pain, headaches, earaches and damaged
teeth.
The causes for bruxism are not well- documented but it is
felt that it may be due to stress. The constant clenching and grinding
may lead to soreness of the muscles in the face and the jaw. In that
case, it is important to see the doctor as soon as
possible.
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