Frequent headache can be tension headache, migraine or still be symptom of diseases such as sinusitis, meningitis, anemia, hypothyroidism, brain tumor, cerebral aneurysm, among many others.
An constant and frequent headache can also be caused by emotional and psychological factors such as anxiety and stress.
In the case of tension headache, it is a Headache caused by muscle tension in the muscles of the neck and head (together with the skull).
THE tension headache has the following symptoms:
- Headache on the right and left side (the pain is diffuse throughout the skull), with a feeling of weight or tightness, if there was a hard headgear;
- The headache is usually weak or moderate, lasting only half an hour or lasting up to a week;
- Light or noise can cause discomfort.
Read more about it in: What is tension headache and what are the symptoms?
Already the migraine, which is a type of headache, is characterized by symptoms as:
- Severe headache, throbbing or throbbing, usually only on the right or left side of the head, which worsens when exerting effort;
- Nausea;
- Vomiting;
- Blurry vision;
- Dizziness;
- Visual aura (bright spots or scratches in vision)
- Sensitivity to light, noise and odors;
- It can last up to 3 days.
A frequent headache can have many causes. The family physician, general practitioner or neurologist you can make a complete evaluation of your headache in an attempt to identify the cause. In addition, you can make the correct diagnosis and indicate the best treatment for your case.
