Is it a migraine? 15 reasons for a headache

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Do you feel pressure in your temples and you wonder: is it a temporary ailment or a cause for concern? Doctors distinguish over 150 types of headache! They take into account the duration (from a few minutes to several weeks), intensity (from mild discomfort to stabbing pain), location (forehead, temples, back of the head) and whether the pain is spontaneous or secondary (caused by another disease). Find out about the most important types of headache.

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1/ 15 Migraine without an aura

2/15 Migraine with aura

3/ 15 Allergic headaches

4/ 15 Cluster headache

5/ 15 Tension headache

6/ 15 Hypertension-related headaches

7/ 15 Mental headaches

8/ 15 Stress headache

9/ 15 The headache caused by a hangover

10/ 15 Headache due to visual impairment

11/ 15 Pain caused by inflammation of the trigeminal nerve

12/ 15 Headache after eating

13/ 15 Post-traumatic headaches

14/ 15 Headache caused by a brain tumor

15/ 15 Sinus headache

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