Headaches – A Real Pain
HEADACHES are among the most common disorders of the neurological system.
They are not only accompanied by pain; in the case of migraines they can even be disabling; impacting on occupational, recreational and social functions.
In some instances, headaches are also associated with the overuse of painkillers which can lead to other headaches or can worsen an existing headache which is why it is important to understand your headache type and take preemptive steps such as identifying triggers in order to take preemptive action, advises neurologist Dr Avidesh Panday.
Most times headaches are not reflective of an intracranial problem such as a tumour, but they are a nuisance and can affect your quality of life and occupation. Tension headaches and migraines are by far some of the most common headaches.