| Get to Know The Common Headache Types- 5 |
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Tic Douloureux headaches Tic Douloureux headaches are a relatively rare disease of the neural impulse. This headache type is more common in women after the age of 55 as compared to women. Causes/triggers Symptoms * Jab like pain in and around the areas surrounding the mouth Treatment Anticonvulsants and muscle relaxants can be used to treat this headache type. In severe cases, neurosurgery may be required. Prevention There are no prevention methods for this headache type. Temporal arteritis Temporal arteritis is a rare type of headache and usually affects people below 50 years of age. A biopsy is required to confirm the existence of this headache type. Causes/triggers It is believed that that temporal arteritis may be caused due to a disorder of the immune system. However, the exact cause of this problem is still to be known. This headache type is caused due to the inflammation of temporal arteries. Symptoms * Boring and jabbing pain * Inflammation * Pain around the ear * Pain on chewing * Unexplained weight loss * Vision problems Treatment Once the problem is diagnosed, steroids may be used to treat the problem. Prevention None Aneurysm Aneurysms are a severe form of headache and cannot be treated if discovered at a later stage. This headache type may be accompanied by rupturing of blood vessels. Causes/triggers Congenital tendency and extreme hypertension are two important causes of aneurysms. In aneurysm the blood vessels bulge, which results in a headache. Symptoms * A feeling of balloon like weakness * Symptoms may be similar to migraine or cluster type headaches * Sudden unbearable headache * Double vision * Unconsciousness Treatment If discovered in an early stage, aneurysm can be treated using surgery. Prevention Keeping your blood pressure in control can help prevent aneurysm to a great extent. Post traumatic headaches Post traumatic headaches may appear as an affect of any injury caused to the neck or head during some accidents. Causes/triggers Post traumatic headaches are usually caused after minor traumas. Symptoms * Generalized pain * Symptoms similar to migraine and tension type headaches * Headaches occur on a daily basis * Resistant to treatment Treatment Ant inflammatory drugs can be used to treat this headache type. Biofeedback and propranolol may also work as an effective cure to the problem. Prevention Adhere to the standard precautions against trauma to avoid post traumatic headaches. So the next time you are suffering from a headache, make sure that you don't take it lightly. Related Articles
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