Now a days, everyone gets a headache from time to time. And while it's the most general type of pain, not all headaches are alike: According to the International Headache Society, there are more than 150 types of primary and secondary headache disorders — primary occurring on their own, and secondary being caused by other medical situation.
Tension headaches, which affect more than half of all women and more than a third of all men in developed countries, are the most common type of headache. Tight muscles of the shoulders, neck, scalp, and jaw are standard culprits, as are stress, depression, anxiety, working too much, inadequate shut-eye, erratic or missed meal times, and alcohol.
Changes in the weather, fatigue, stress, bright or flickering lights, loud noises, strong smells, insufficient sleep, and hormonal changes (in women) can all trigger migraines. And in addition to the dietary habits that can cause tension headaches, migraines can also be set off by chocolate, an increase or decrease of caffeine, and foods with monosodium glutamate (MSG).
The unbearable migraine affect 12 percent of people in the United States. Migraines are about three times more common in women than in men and are often accompanied by throbbing or pulsating pain, nausea, watery eyes, and a runny nose or congestion.
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