A headache is a pain in your head or face that’s often described as a pressure that’s throbbing, constant, sharp or dull. Headaches can differ greatly in regard to pain type, severity, location and frequency. Headaches are a very common condition that most people will experience many times during their lives.
What’s the difference between a headache and a migraine?
A migraine is a type of primary headache disorder.
A migraine is a common neurological condition that causes a variety of symptoms, most notably a
throbbing headache on one side of your head. Migraines often get worse with physical activity, lights, sounds or
smells. They usually last at least four hours or even days.
What do headaches affect?
Anyone can have a headache, including children, adolescents and adults. About 96% of people experience a headache at least once in their life. About 40% of people across the world have tension-type headaches and about 10% have migraine headaches.
Stress management teaches you ways to cope with stressful situations. Relaxation techniques help manage stress. You use deep breathing, muscle relaxation, mental images and music to ease your tension.
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