Treating Your Headaches at Hygia Pain Institute in Las Cruces

When it comes to headache, everyone can tell of their experience, right? But what happens to a person that is not free from headaches and its symptoms. Headaches aren’t friendly, they stop you from school, work and every of your engagement. What treatment options are effective for such embarrassing headaches?
Hygia Pain Institute can help with a proper diagnosis and an effective treatment plan to alleviate headache and migraine symptoms. Let us explain.

What are Headaches?

When it comes to headache, everyone can tell of their experience, right? But what happens to a person that is not free from headaches and its symptoms. Headaches aren’t friendly, they stop you from school, work and every of your engagement. What treatment options are effective for such embarrassing headaches?
Hygia Pain Institute can help with a proper diagnosis and an effective treatment plan to alleviate headache and migraine symptoms. Let us explain.

Types of headaches:

  • cluster headache

  • rebound headache

  • tension headache

  • migraine

  • sinus headache

  • cervicogenic headache

Find out more about the different root causes of Headaches

Note: there is always a misconception about occipital neuralgia with certain types of headache and incorrectly diagnosed.

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Common Symptoms of Headaches

With different headaches comes different symptoms

• dull or squeezing pain
• headache on both sides of the head
• pain in the eyes or sinuses
• loss of sleep
• loss of appetite
• tight or sore jaw, neck, or shoulders
• vomiting

• sensitivity to light or sound
• severe headache pain (throbbing, pulsating, or pounding pain)
• nausea
• altered vision

• Series of headache pain that last from 30-90 minutes each
• headache pain that occurs at approximately the same time each day
• headache pain that awakes you from sleeping
• headache pain around or behind one eye
• excruciating pain
• the affected eye may become watery, red, or inflamed
• the nostril on the affected side can become runny or congested

What Causes Headaches?

When it comes to the list of things that can cause headaches or migraines, it is endless.  But here are some of the likely causes for headaches:

• head injury
• depression
• anxiety
• genetics
• stress
• alcohol
• improper positioning of the head or neck for a lengthy period of time.
• an underlying illness
• caffeine withdrawal
• tight muscles in the jaw, scalp, neck, or shoulders
• irregular sleep patterns
• premenstrual syndrome
• cigarette smoking
• certain foods (chocolate, certain cheeses, MSG, etc.)
• overusing certain medications

Note: There are cases where headaches are signs that there could be a serious problem. Cases such as:

• brain tumor
• fluid buildup inside of the skull
• high blood pressure
• brain infection
• pressure buildup inside of the skull
• carbon monoxide poisoning
• sleep apnea (lack of oxygen while sleeping)
• bleeding between the brain the thin tissue covering the brain
• problems with blood vessels or bleeding in the brain

If you are experiencing headaches that are frequent or sudden, the best thing to do is to book an appointment with your Hygia Pain Institute.

Treatment and Care Options

Many treatment options exist for headache and migraine sufferers. Treatment options include:
• massages
• stress management techniques
• over-the-counter medications (aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen).
• occipital nerve block

Managing and Living with Headaches

Nothing is exciting about living with headaches on a daily basis, especially when you have work to do and kids to take care of. Nevertheless, there are some things you can do to lessen the impact of headaches or to limit every possibility of having headaches at all.

Make lifestyle changes, if needed.

  • Relaxation is key in relieving stress associated with headaches. Some achieve their own relaxation in a serene environment. This often works for migraines.
  • Although, there is limit to what over-the-counter medications can do, but if needed you can take them.
  • Do not wait till the impact is heavy, treat yourself immediately. When the headache is mild, start with these home-remedies.
  • Staying hydrated is crucial to the general well-being of man, lack of water causes headache. Drink plenty water always and ensure it’s a habit to take in excess fluids.
  • Apply cool cloth over your forehead

Keep a diary to keep track of your headaches, especially if you experience frequent headaches or migraines.

Resources and Tools: What Should You Do Now?

Do you suffer from acute or chronic headaches that are taking over your life? Are you currently seeking treatment options that don’t include addictive medications?
Call Hygia Pain Institute. We can find the root cause of your headaches to determine the best treatment option. Put a call through to us today or click here book your consultation appointment.