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Important Information About Cluster Headaches

By Bette Daoust Published 09/14/2006

A small portion of the human population suffers from a type of headache known as cluster headaches. It is estimated that about 69 out of a 100,000 people will get cluster headaches. There is not a lot of information about these type of headaches however you should find out as much as possible so that you can accurately diagnose your problem should you ever suffer from a cluster headache.

Typically cluster headaches will first occur when people are between twenty and fifty years of age. Thirty years is the typical median age for these types of headaches. Although cluster headaches is a condition that can strike people at any age with some occurring even before ten years of age and over eighty years of age. Most often men get cluster headaches and only about one out of six people who get cluster headaches are women.

By knowing the symptoms that happen with a cluster headache you will be able to understand whether or not you have a cluster headache. On average a half hour to two hours is the usual duration of a cluster headache. Attacks of cluster headaches can occur between once a week and six per day. The occurrence of cluster headaches varies depending on how severe the condition is. Cluster headaches often come in waves and will occur for four to eight weeks before going into remission. In severe cases cluster headaches can last for years, but this is only in a small percentage of people who have cluster headaches.

The condition of the nasal passage is the best place to look when trying to find symptoms that can help you diagnose cluster headaches. Often times those who experience cluster headaches will have a blockage of the nasal passages. Another sign of cluster headaches is a redness of the eye along with sweating from both the forehead and cheeks. At the start of cluster headaches a persons heart rate will often increase quickly, which is something you should take note of. With a cluster headache the pain will typically begin around the eyes and the spread outward. Cluster headache will come on quickly and often reach the maximum pain level within two to fifteen minutes.

Currently there is no treatment for those who have cluster headaches but there are options that will help you reduce the amount of pain that accompanies the headaches. Aspirin and other common analgesics are often not effective enough when trying to reduce the pain caused by cluster headaches since it takes too long for the pills to take effect and by the time they do the headaches will be over or near the end. Doctors will often prescribe antihistamines, calcium channel blockers and ergot preparation for people who experience cluster headaches in an effort to reduce the symptoms people experience.

You should speak to your doctor about cluster headaches if you find that the pain from your headaches effects your sleep, causes you to loose focus or you experience pain whenever you do active movement.

Bette Daoust is the writer of important information about cluster headaches, She writes articles for sleep problems and stress relief.

Important Causes and Symptoms of Anxiety Attacks

By Tony Jacowski Published 10/10/2006

Important Causes and Symptoms of Anxiety Attacks
Until people know what the definition of one is many people don’t realize that they are actually having an anxiety attack. Since the symptoms can seem like you are dying, an anxiety attack has a strong sensation of fear. You should know as much as you can about these attacks so you can try to control them.

Causes of Anxiety Attacks

From person to person the causes of anxiety attacks can vary. For some a fear of something they experienced when they were growing up could be the cause while for others it can be an upsetting event in their life. The possibilities for an anxiety attack are truthfully endless although stress in a big contributor. Other contributors to anxiety attacks include being less than active and medications. Anxiety attacks occurs as the body’s way of dealing with any feeling that is overwhelming so there is not a particular known reason for people to experience these attacks.

Some Symptoms of an Anxiety Attack

Extreme fear is one of the main symptoms of an anxiety attack. Fear is the end result of the real symptoms even though it is acknowledged as a symptom of anxiety. One or more symptoms are typically experienced that lead to the fear. Before fear some symptoms can include chest pain from a racing heart, shortness of breath and dizziness. Symptoms of anxiety are anything that makes you fearful for your life as a result of an uncomfortable sensation and until you confirm your suspicions it should be treated as such.

So, is it an Anxiety Attack?

It is almost impossible to determine if you have a feeling as a result of an anxiety attack or some other condition. This is because the symptoms are similar if not exactly the same between anxiety and several other types of conditions. A physician can run important tests to determine if you have an medical condition that underlies your symptoms or if anxiety is causing it they can help you find ways to control it.

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