Headache

Tension headaches (also called muscle contraction headaches) are the most common type of headaches and happen when the muscles of the neck tighten, causing pain. Tension headaches are common in times of stress or when you’re overtired. ... Full Answer

Instead of popping a pill, try capsaicin cream to relieve your cluster headaches. Its efficacy proves that you can find relief outside of a bottle. The active ingredient in capsaicin cream is cayenne pepper. Apply a small amount to the inside of... Full Answer

The International Headache Society (IHS) has established criteria for diagnosing cluster headaches. To meet these official criteria, the headache must have these characteristics: the occurrence of at least five headache attacks Severe one-sided... Full Answer

The pain of a cluster headache is often described as an ice pick in the head because of its concentrated stabbing feeling. The name comes from the fact that the headache occurs in a cluster of days over several weeks. The pain is often... Full Answer

Seeing a neurologist can help rule out an infection, aneurysm or brain tumor. In this video, Mark Green, MD, director of the Center for Headache and Pain Medicine at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, explains other benefits, too. Full Answer

Sinus headaches tend to be in the central area of the face and forehead. In this video, Satish Govindaraj, MD, director of endoscopic skull base surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, discusses sinus headache symptoms. Full Answer

Over the counter medications can help salve sinus headaches. But chronic sinus headache may indicate a bigger problem, says Satish Govindaraj, MD, director of endoscopic skull base surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. Full Answer

A secondary headache arises from an underlying illness or injury. For instance, a blow to the head can cause internal bleeding, which increases pressure in the brain, which results in an intense headache. Because they can be an indicator of a serious... Full Answer

Post-traumatic headache develops after a head or neck injury, generally from relatively minor events that don't cause a loss of consciousness. Such injuries often cause daily headaches, but they may also share characteristics with migraine.... Full Answer

Many studies have examined the effect of homeopathy on migraines and other headaches. Results from these studies conflict. More studies are needed before a conclusion can be made. You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a... Full Answer