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GENERALISED CAUSES OF HEADACHE-

DIET- The most common headache problems which is related to diet is excessive intake of heavy and sour articles and greens, and drinking very cold water. Poor digestion of food results in putrefaction of food inside the intestines which results in headache.

LIFE-STYLE- Suppression of natural desires, inadequate sleep during nights, sleeping during the day time, alcohol intake, talking very loudly, exposure to cold weather.

Excess of sexual activity also causes headache.

ENVIRONMENT- Unpleasant smell, facing head-winds, and exposure to dust, smoke, cold and heat can also cause headache.

PSYCHOLOGICAL- Psychological stress, excessive worry or suppression of tears can lead to headache.

SEASON- Some people suffer from headache when there is abnormality in normal climate or season, or just before the onset of rains.

INJURY- Any injury to the head, irrespective of its severity, can cause headache.

SITE OF PAIN FOR VARIOUS CAUSES OF HEADACHE-

1. If the headache occurs in front of the head then it will be because of tension headache, toothach and sinusitis.

2. If the headache is on the sides of the head then it can be because of migraine, temporal arteriti and tension headache.

3. If the headache occurs all over the head or on the middle side then it will be because of tension headache or may be mostly tumor.

4. Headche on the back of the head or on the neck may also be because of tension headache, meningitis, subarachnoid, hemorrhage, cervical spondylosis and hypertension.

5. If the headache occurs around or above the eyes then it can be tension headache, migraine, cluster headache.