Learning About A Vascular Headache
A vascular headache is a headache in which the blood
vessel swelling or disturbance causes the pain. There are effectively
three major types of vascular headaches: the migraine, the cluster
headache, and the toxic headache. In this brief article, we will take a
look at the three major types of headaches in hope of shedding a little
light on those suffering with some of the most incredible head pain this
side of a George Michael concert. Of course, the value of the headache
significantly can change with the addition of other stimuli that will
inevitably make it much worse.
The Cluster Headache
The cluster
headache is a type of vascular headache that is rare and
debilitating. It is also known for being extremely painful and for its
occurrence in groups or clusters, which is obviously how it got its
name. The sufferer of the cluster headache normally experiences several
severe headaches of piercing quality near the eyes or near the temple,
lasting for around fifteen minutes to three hours. They are also
associated with drooping eyelids, nasal congestion, runny nose, and
other afflictions that appear to affect the sinuses and that general
area of the head.
The Migraine Headache
The typical
migraine headache is a type of
vascular headache that is unilateral, throbbing, and can be aggravated
by physical activity. The pain is moderate to severe and can be
aggravated by exposure to light or noise as well. It is generally
associated with a neurological disease of migraine, which is a disease
that many people do not know they have. This creates confusion in
diagnosis as many people can go on for a long time without knowing about
the severity of the migraine and its effect on the body or then
neurological system as a whole.
The Toxic Headache
The toxic headache is a type of vascular headache that tends to
originate from a fever that was caused by an acute illness. From this
point, the toxic headache continues to form into a full on headache,
usually originated from such illnesses as the mumps, measles, and
pneumonia. They can also be caused by exposure to certain chemicals such
as pesticides or chemical solvents. A toxic headache is also caused by
exposure to alcohol, also known as a “hangover”. In short, the toxic
headache is brought about by toxins that end up affecting the blood
stream and the blood flow in the head. |
