We all get headaches every once in a while; this isn’t a problem except for the pain and discomfort. Frequent headaches that don’t go away, however, are an entirely different matter. There is something wrong if you suffer from frequent headaches, especially debilitating ones. Revive Medical Center can get to the bottom of your frequent headaches and come up with a treatment plan for them. Here are some causes of headaches that won’t go away.
Migraines
Migraine headaches are severe and can have a variety of different triggers. You might experience a visual aura or auditory issues, like severe ringing in your ears prior to the actual headaches. Migraines typically include sensitivity to both light and sound, nausea, and possibly vomiting. These types of headaches are truly debilitating, and if they’ve become a reoccurring problem, you need to seek medical help right away. Don’t get too discouraged; migraines can become manageable.
Rebound Headaches
Rebound headaches occur when you’re having lots of smaller headaches and taking over-the-counter medication to manage them. At first, the medications you’re taking might actually help your headaches. As you start to rely on those medications more and more, however, you may find you’re experiencing headaches far more often, sometimes they may even feel constant. Rebound headaches can be extremely fierce headaches and can sometimes be mistaken for migraines.
Concussions
Concussions or other head injuries can leave you with a long-term headache that may last for days at a time. You may experience other issues, too, like fatigue, dizziness, and trouble concentrating, but that’s not all of it. Post-concussion syndrome also includes sensitivities to light and sound, trouble seeing well, and even feeling anxious for no known reason. Any time you experience a head injury, it’s important to seek medical attention right away no matter how minor the injury.
Stress or Mood Disorders
Stress takes more of a toll on the body than most people realize, especially while they’re in the midst of stressful situations. Add anxiety, panic attacks, and other mood disorders into the mix, and your body is likely full of tension. That can lead to massive headaches, and if you’re not able to effectively manage those contributing factors, those headaches may become constant companions that you can’t get rid of easily. Talk about more than stress ruining your day.
At Revive Medical Center, we’ve got treatments that can help you to manage headaches that won’t go away. Contact us at our Lawrenceville, GA, location so we can set up an appointment for you as soon as possible.
