Headaches
Different headache types and their causes, from cluster headaches to hormone-related pain. Articles explain symptoms, triggers and characteristics of tension, sinus and injury-related headaches.
Are Migraines Linked with Stroke?
People with migraines, especially those with aura, may have a higher stroke risk, but scientists are still figuring out exactly why.
Are Sleep Headaches Rare?
Headaches that wake you from sleep are uncommon, but they can signal conditions like hypnic headaches or sleep apnea that need attention.
Can Neuromuscular Dentistry Prevent Headaches?
Jaw misalignment might be causing your headaches, here's how neuromuscular dentists approach chronic head pain.
Chronic and Hemicrania Continua Headaches
Daily headaches that won't go away can be chronic migraines or hemicrania continua, a rare condition causing one-sided pain.
Cluster Headaches
Cluster headaches cause intense pain around one eye that peaks within minutes and can last over an hour, often occurring in cyclical patterns throughout.
Could My Headache Mean a Brain Tumour?
Most headaches aren't caused by brain tumours, but here's when you should see a doctor about yours.
Daily Persistent Headaches
When headaches strike nearly every day, it could be a chronic condition affecting millions of adults and their daily lives.
Flicker Illness
Flickering lights can trigger headaches, nausea, and dizziness in people with flicker illness, a condition caused by light patterns in everyday environments.
Headaches After Head Injuries
Head injuries can cause lingering headaches ranging from mild to severe, and symptoms may not appear immediately after impact.
Headaches Caused by Brain and Skull Abnormality
Some head injuries cause persistent headaches for years, even when the trauma seems minor or recovery looks good.
Headaches Caused by Infection
Infections like the flu and colds often trigger headaches through fever and immune responses, but severe cases need medical attention.
Headaches Caused by Tensions and Stress
Tension headaches caused by stress feel like a dull ache or tight pulling sensation and can last from hours to weeks or longer.
Headaches During the Night
Why you're getting headaches at night and what might be causing them, from alcohol to sleep apnea.
Hormone Headaches
Hormonal changes can trigger headaches in women, especially around menstruation and pregnancy, and here's how to manage them.
How to Recognise a Concussion Headache
A blow to the head can cause concussion even without losing consciousness, so watch for headaches, dizziness, blurred vision and difficulty concentrating.
'Ice Pick' Sudden and Intense Headaches
Ice pick headaches are sudden sharp stabbing pains that last seconds but feel alarming, here's what causes them and when to see a doctor.
Scalp Pain: What Causes It?
Scalp pain feels sharp and tingly at the skin's surface, and several conditions including nerve inflammation can cause it.
Sinus Headaches
Sinus headaches happen when congestion builds up in your skull cavities, causing pain that's worse in the morning and with head movements.
Sleep Apnea and Morning Headaches
Waking up with a headache most mornings could mean you have sleep apnea, especially if you're also snoring and exhausted during the day.
The Cost of Headaches in the UK
Migraines and headaches cost the UK economy £7 billion a year through lost work days and reduced productivity.
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Does It Cause Headaches?
Trigeminal neuralgia causes sharp, stabbing pain that can feel like headaches depending on which nerve branch is affected.
Types of Headache: Facts and Figures
Learn how doctors classify the main types of headaches from migraines to tension headaches and what causes them.
What Causes Allergy Headaches?
Sinus congestion and allergies can trigger headaches, but the link to migraines remains unclear and hotly debated.
What Is a Spinal Tap Headache?
Spinal tap headaches affect about 30% of people who get the procedure and happen when fluid leaks from the spine after the needle is removed.
What Is the Headache Impact Test?
The Headache Impact Test is a six-question tool that measures how much headaches affect your daily life and activities.
You Can Now Get Botox for Migraine
Botox injections are now approved to prevent chronic migraines in people who get headaches at least 15 days a month.