The causes of the headache. What can a headache result from and what is its nature in different situations?

We suffer from headaches very often. Sometimes it is simply due to fatigue, but it can also indicate more serious ailments. Find out what conditions are involved.

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1/ 8 Troublesome migraines

Migraine is one of the most common neurological diseases that affect mainly women. It is characterized by the occurrence of paroxysmal headaches. It is very often accompanied by characteristic symptoms such as visual disturbances (the so-called visual aura that precedes pain), photophobia, nausea and vomiting. photo: Shutterstock

2/8 from Nerwo

Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by sudden, very severe, short-term pain that is localized on one half of the face. Sometimes the pain is repeated several times a day. It occurs on its own or it can be caused by talking, eating, washing your face or teeth. photo: BE&W

3/ 8 Trouble with eyes

It happens that eye diseases cause headaches. The head may ache from the usual eyestrain, but the causes are also more serious: inflammation of the iris or cornea, as well as headache caused by glaucoma. Eyesight defects, such as astigmatism, not only contribute to the deterioration of vision, but also cause headaches. photo: BE&W

4/ 8 Or maybe from the spine …

Headaches can also be caused by back problems. Degenerative changes in the cervical spine cause not only headaches, but also dizziness. It also happens that in addition to the headache there is a pain in the neck. photo: BE&W

5/ 8 Stress, fatigue – tension pain

Tension headache may be episodic or chronic. It is continuous, blunt, and wraps around the head. Most often it occurs as a result of emotions, fatigue, stress, or lack of sleep. It can also make you feel uncomfortable due to atmospheric changes, as well as be a consequence of alcohol abuse. photo: Shutterstock

6/ 8 Pressure too high or too low

Pressure fluctuations can also cause headaches. Hypertension pains usually appear around the back of the head and occur in the morning. This is because blood pressure is at its highest in the morning. In the case of hypotension, the pain is diffuse pressure located in the front part of the head. photo: Shutterstock

7/ 8 When a tooth hurts

Headache also accompanies tooth or periostitis. It is the pain that results from radiation pain from the site where the inflammation is taking place. It is worth knowing that crooked teeth can also cause a headache. photo: Shutterstock

8/ 8 Brain tumor

Headache is one of the most common general symptoms of a brain tumor. The severity and frequency of pain increase with increasing intracranial pressure, which is a consequence of tumor growth. The pain usually starts in the morning and feels like a “bursting head”. Accompanying symptoms may include vomiting and, over time, other neurological symptoms. photo of BE&W

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