Headaches: Treatments & Prevention

Headaches are common and cause a person to suffer from pain or discomfort in the head. While most headaches are known as primary headaches because they aren't symptoms of a more serious medical condition, some are called secondary headaches because they result from a brain tumor, previous head injury or other condition. Explore our articles to learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for different types of headaches.

Migraine Headaches
A migraine is a severe headache that nausea, dizziness and sensitivity to light and sound. Keep reading to learn about migraines.

Hormonal Headaches
Because of variations in hormone levels experienced with menstrual cycles, only women suffer from hormonal headaches.

Tension Headaches
Tension headaches are usually caused by pressure on the jaw, neck or temples for extended periods. Learn more about tension headaches.

Other Headaches
Other headache types include sinus headaches, rebound headaches and organic headaches. Learn more about other types of headaches.

Headache Diary
Keeping a headache diary requires recording many factors to identify triggers and prevent headaches. Read on for tips on headache diaries.