We hope this chart can help you to identify certain types of headaches.
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SINUS
Deep, dull ache
Thick nasal discharge
Often located around the nose, but can extend to forehead and ears |
CLUSTER
Excruciating pain
Usually located around or behind one eye
Nasal congestion or watery eyes
Pain often develops during sleep |
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TENSION
Dull, steady pain
Does not throb
Intensity that ranges from mild to severe and can vary during the day
Tightness in head and neck muscles
Difficulty concentrating |
MIGRAINE
Severe, throbbing pain
Usually on one side of the head or behind one eye
With or without aura (visual disturbances, numbness in arm or leg)
Sensitivity to light and sound
Nausea and/or vomiting |
