Headaches are basically the pain that you feel in your head. Seems too simple right? But did you know that there are different types of headaches? They are classified based on their causes. If you have or are experiencing a repeated attack of headache, contact Doral Health and Wellness and talk to our primary care doctors. They are the best doctors in Brooklyn, and they can help you with your condition.

Headaches are categorized into two categories: primary and secondary.

• Primary Headache – when your headache is the main problem and not caused by other medical condition
• Secondary Headache – when your headache is caused by another medical condition that triggers the sensitive parts or areas of your head and neck

There are several types of primary headaches and some of the most common types are the following:

Migraine

A migraine is a type of headache that often involves a throbbing pain on one side of your head. If you have a migraine, it is most likely that you have a heightened sensitivity to light, sound, and smell. This type of headache usually lasts from two to seventy-two hours and is usually accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Migraine is a genetic disease, like asthma or diabetes. However, there is no cure for migraine, but it can be effectively managed. You just have to always keep a look out for the triggers for your migraine so you can modify your lifestyle to avoid further migraine attacks.

Tension-type Headache

This type of headache is the second most common type of headache, next to migraine. This type often affects the back of the head, the temples, and the forehead and the pain can last from hours to days. Tension-type headaches can co-exist with migraines, and they can trigger each other. Tension-type headaches are also less painful than migraines. You can treat this kind of headache through physical therapy, relaxation therapy, and muscle relaxants.

Hypnic Headache

This is a rare type of headache that often affects people between the ages of 40 to 80. What makes it different and rare is that it only attacks during nighttime and usually lasts between 15 to 60 minutes. This type of headache also occurs at the same time every night. There are specific treatments for this kind of headache. If you have headaches that only occur every night, have yourself checked with your primary care doctor.

Cluster Headache

This type of headache is a short-lived one, it usually lasts between 20 minutes to two hours. Cluster headache always affects one side of your head and is usually accompanied by other symptoms such as a stuffy nose on one side, tearing, enlarged pupil, or an eyelid that droops. This type of headache is some of the most painful headaches you can experience, so it is important to have a treatment plan ready before a cluster headache begins.

At Doral Health and Wellness, we have a family doctor who can help you manage and treat headaches. For more information, you can visit us at 1797 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11212, or call us at 1-347-384-5690. You can also visit our website at https://doralhw.org or contact us at info@doralhw.org if you have any queries. We have the best primary care doctor in Brooklyn to provide you with the best comprehensive medical care and health care services.

For urgent medical emergencies, you can visit Doral Health and Wellness Urgent Care. We provide urgent and comprehensive care for most health problems. For more info, visit us at http://www.urgentcareclinicbrooklyn.com/ or call us at 1-347-384-5690.