ALPHA
| Type | Description | Cause | Triggers | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Migraine | Recurrent, throbbing headaches often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Can last hours to days. May have an aura before the pain. Can be similar to stroke presentation but no limb weakness | abnormal brain activity and vascular changes. | Certain foods, stress, hormonal changes, and sensory stimuli. | Avoid triggers, tryptans, analgesia, anti-nausea, beta blockers |
| Cluster Headache | Intensely painful headaches occurring in clusters, often around the same time each day. Typically one-sided and may involve facial symptoms. | Unclear, possibly related to hypothalamic dysfunction and trigeminal nerve involvement. | Alcohol, certain foods, changes in sleep patterns. |
Acute treatments (high-flow oxygen, triptans), preventive medications, nerve blocks. |
| Tension Headache | Bilateral, mild to moderate pressure or tightness around the head. Often caused by stress, poor posture, or muscle tension. | Muscle tension and stress-related factors. | Stress, poor posture, muscle tension. | Over-the-counter pain relievers, stress management techniques, improving posture. |