What headache means based on location?
Common Headache Types by Location
Table of Contents
| Pain location | Most common cause |
|---|---|
| Forehead Cheeks Behind both eyes | Tension headache Migraine |
| Behind one eye | Cluster headache |
| Temples | Tension headache |
| Behind the ear | Ear infection (more common in children) |
What are the 6 types of headaches?
Here is our brief guide to the six main types of headaches, and how best to treat them.
- Tension headache. Tension headaches are the most common type of headache.
- Sinus headache.
- Cluster headache.
- Migraines.
- Hangover headache.
- Medication overuse headache.
When should you worry about headaches?
a headache with vision problems or difficulty speaking, swallowing, balancing or walking. a headache with drowsiness or a persistent lack of energy. a headache that starts within 5 days of a head injury.
What are the most common types of headaches?
Tension Headaches. Also called stress headaches,this is your most common kind.
What is the worst headache?
– stiff neck – rash – the worst headache you’ve ever had – vomiting – confusion – slurred speech – fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher – paralysis in any part of your body – visual loss
What are the types of headache in different locations?
Headaches overview and chart. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),almost half of all adults experience a headache at least once a year.
What headaches are dangerous?
Strokes occur when blood flow to your brain stops. Migraines double your risk for stroke. The risk appears highest if your migraines are accompanied by aura—visual disturbances such as flashing lights or zig-zag patterns before a headache begins.
