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Tension headaches are the most common form of headache. These tension-type headaches can be chronic tension-type headaches or occasional tension-type headaches. Tension headache pains are typically:

• Mild to moderate in severity

• Consistent but without the throbbing pain

• On both sides of the head

• Typically alleviated by over-the-counter medications

Cluster headaches are a form of primary headache and one of the most severe headaches. As the name suggests, these headaches come in cluster periods, which typically last for several weeks to months. During these cluster periods, cluster headaches occur frequently, typically in the middle of the night. Common symptoms are:

• Pain that strikes suddenly with intense pain usually around or behind an eye

• Persistent pain only on one side of the head (does not shift sides)

• Red eye, tearing and/or swelling around the eye on the affected side

According to the American Migraine Foundation, migraine headaches affect at least 39 million Americans and are a common type of primary headache. Migraine headaches are neurological disorders with different symptoms. Common symptoms may include:

• Moderate to severe headaches

• One-sided or both sided pain

• Nausea and/or vomit

• Sensitivity to light and noise

• Lasts for hours to days

Sinus headaches are due to sinus infections. The sinus infection causes inflammation, swelling and congestion in the sinuses. Sinus headaches can often be confused with migraines. Common symptoms are:

• Fever

• Severe and persistent pain in cheekbones and forehead

• Facial swelling

• Nasal discharge

Medication overuse headaches, also known as rebound headaches, come about due to frequent intake of headache pain relievers. Common symptoms of medication overuse headache are:

• Increase in headache frequencies

• Worse pain in the morning hours than other parts of the day

The following non-medicinal treatments may provide headache pain relief:

• • Massage

  • Acupuncture

  • Behavioral therapy

  • Relaxation techniques such as meditation or yoga

However, if the pain is severe and persistent, speak to your doctor or medical healthcare provider to determine the type of headache and develop an effective treatment plan, which may involve headache medications.

Primary headaches are not related to any medical conditions and may be triggered by stress, food, and alcohol. Examples of primary headaches are cluster headaches and migraine headaches.

On the other hand, secondary headaches are related to some medical conditions. Some examples of related medical conditions may include:

• • Acute sinusitis

  • Brain aneurysm

  • Concussion

  • Flu

Here are some steps to take to help alleviate chronic daily headaches:

• Learn to recognize and reduce exposure to migraine triggers

• Avoid overmedicating yourself, as taking too much headache medications can lead to medication overuse headaches

• Participate in regular aerobic activities to improve your overall well-being

• Get enough sleep

• Reduce stress by practicing meditation or yoga regularly, as these activities have been shown to improve mood and reduce stress

The fastest way to get rid of a sinus headache is to determine the cause and begin proper treatment. Medication and home remedies are the fastest way to get rid of sinus headaches.

• • If your sinus headache is caused by a virus, it will go away on its own, usually within 7 to 10 days.

  • If your sinus headache is caused by bacteria or fungus, you may need to be prescribed antibiotics to help fight the infection beyond 10 days of symptoms. This requires a consultation with a medical doctor so that they can decide if an antibiotic is right for you.

  • If your sinus headache is caused by seasonal allergies or the common cold, you may need to take some over-the-counter medications and begin home remedies.