Headaches have many causes or triggers. These may include stress,behaviors (dehydration, constipation, insomnia, blood sugar changes), and certain types of food, sounds, or lights. 95% of headaches are primary headaches of which there are 4 types; Migraine, Cluster, Tension, or Cervicogenic.
Migraine vs Cluster Headaches
Migraine Headache
Recurrent pain in the head
Can occur with or without aura
Aura: Visual or olfactory symptoms
Flashes of light, vision loss, pins and needles
In 17% of females and 6% of males
More often in Type A personalities (high strung, perfectionist)
Migraine Causes
Stress
Hormonal changes
Blood sugar changes
Allergies
Coffee, tea, alcohol
Cluster Headache
Recurrent severe headaches followed by painless period
Excruciating, piercing headache
More likely in males and between 20-50 yrs old
Often a rare type of headache
Cluster Headache Causes
Stress
Bright lights
Allergies
Alcohol, Tobacco
Regardless of the cause, if you have a headache you want it to end! Look for our blog “Treatment for Headaches – Kick Your Headache to the Curb” for treatment options to help cure your headache.
