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Well the two main types of headache include Tension type headaches and Migraine With or Without Aura.
Tension type: Caused by Contraction of Cranial Muscles
- Occurs both sides of the head across the forehead and temples alternatively at the back of the head or neck
- It is a tightening pain which is mild to moderate in its intensity
- It shouldn't really affect your daily activities are be caused by them
- Normally occurs towards the end of the day being brought on by stress and strain.
Migraine: Caused by Dilation of Extracranial arteries
+ With Aura (early warning): one experiences symptoms like bright lights becoming annoying, slurred speech and numbness. The occur up to 60mins before an headache and last between 5-60 mins.
+ Without Aura: No Aura symptoms are experienced
- Occurs one side of the head on the forehead and temples only.
- It is a throbbing/pulsating quality which is dull in its intensity in migraine without aura however severe in Migraine with aura.
- It affects your daily activities when it begins and they can bring on an attack
- Normally occurs at the start of the day.
if you want more information see www.ihs-classification.org/en/
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