5 MYTHS ABOUT HEADACHES

Have you ever wondered what the common headache is? This unbearable, disturbing feeling, which distracts us and which seems to have the ability to come to the worst and most inappropriate moment?

From headache to migraine, each type of headache is different. So revealing the following 5 very widespread myths could be the beginning to get rid of them forever.

Myth 1: Migraines are the most common type of headache

False. The simple, common, daily, tension-type headache is the most common type of headache, since 8 out of 10 people have experienced it in their lives. The main factors contributing to such headache is the modern way of life and stress. The main feature of this headache is dull pain, usually on both sides of the head.

Myth 2: Only adults have a headache

False. The headaches do not only occur in adults. Headaches, including tension-type headache, occurs to children as well, with the only difference that children, especially younger ones, cannot talk about it.

Myth 3: Migraines are just a more intense headache

This is not 100% true. Migraines differ from other headaches. In fact, migraines are a neurological disorder. If you suffer from migraine, you may also experience other symptoms such as nausea and photosensitivity (light sensitivity) and vision problems, known as “aura” (seeing black spots or flashes or zigzag lines).

Myth 4: Only women can have frequent headaches

False. We can all have headaches. Men are less likely to suffer from headache and migraines, while on the other hand men are four times more likely to suffer from cumulative headache, an extremely painfully headache that occurs daily or almost daily for some time and can then disappear for months or years.

Myth 5: All headaches are psychological

False. Most headaches are usually caused by an underlying physical cause. The tension-type headache, most likely derives from the painful contraction of some of the 36 different muscles in the head, neck and shoulder. The muscles send pain signals to the brain and can be felt on both sides of the head. That’s why people suffering from such headaches describe them “as if their head is tightened by a press or a clamp” or “as if there is a weight over their head”.

If you are often experiencing headache problems, your physician’s contribution and appropriate treatment is essential.

According to expert, the right medication should act both centrally and peripherally, have rapid action, being well tolerated and in general offer effective headache treatment.

In tension-type headache, analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs help significantly in the management of simple headache episodes. Moreover, soft capsules are rapidly absorbed, are effective and last up to 8 hours.

Please be aware that analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs must be taken cautiously. A doctor should evaluate your history and give you the right advice on the treatment and frequency of medication.