The Headache Center at ADC
Are headaches causing you to miss time from family or work? Some headaches are mild and nagging while others can be severe and debilitating. Headache pain can lead to:
- Lost time at work
- Poor job performance
- Missed time with family and friends
Headaches can be frustrating and difficult to treat and can be caused by a number of issues including:
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Stress
- Medications
- Food allergies
TYPES OF HEADACHES
- Migraine headaches
Pain may be generalized, or on one side or both sides of the head Can cause mood swings, fatigue, food craving, nausea, vomiting or vertigo May also cause visual disturbances or sensitivity to light and sound, flashing lights or floaters Usually last 4-72 hours
- Tension headaches
Usually occur at the base of your head and is usually on both sides of your head Dull, vice-like pressure around the head Can be triggered by stress or muscle tension, poor ergonomics or body mechanics Can be intermittent and lasting throughout the day
- Cluster headaches
Pain may affect the eye, temple, face and/or neck areas Sudden and excruciating pain that can happen at night waking you up from sleep May be accompanied with a runny nose on one side or nasal stuffiness May cause watering in one eye Can occur at the same time for several days
- Chronic daily headaches
Daily or nearly daily headache for more than 3 months
- Medication overuse headaches
Use of an analgesic more than 3 times weekly for more than 3 months
- Sinus Headache
Pain or pressure occurring behind the brow bone or cheek bone Often accompanied with nasal or sinus congestion Ear fullness
OTHER LESS COMMON TYPES OF HEADACHES
Some headaches originate from the neurological system:
- Post traumatic headaches
Concussion Brain injury
- Tumors and other causes of increased intracranial pressure
Pseudotumor cerebri (too much fluid in the brain compartment) Subdural hematoma (blood outside the brain but putting pressure on the brain)
- Cervical spine disorders
Some headaches originate from causes outside the neurological system such as:
- Fever
- Hypertension
- Sinusitis
- Sleep apnea
WHEN TO SEEK TREATMENT
- Sudden onset of excruciating pain
- First or worst headache of your life
- Worsening pattern of headaches
- Fever associated with a headache
- Rapid onset of headache with strenuous exercise
- Any change in mental status or level of consciousness
- New headache in patients under 5 or over 50
CLINICAL SERVICES AVAILABLE
PREVENTATIVE AND ABORTIVE TREATMENT OPTIONS
- Medication to prevent or relieve the pain
- Physical therapy referrals
- Botox therapy
- Occipital nerve blocks
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