What are the most common types of headaches?
• Tension-type headache: This is the most common type of headache. These headaches may occur during the day, typically in the late afternoon, and may go away by the evening. The pain is usually mild or moderate, and you may have problems tolerating bright light or loud noise. The pain is usually felt across the forehead or in the back of the head, and it may be only on one side. These headaches may occur every day. • Migraine headache: Migraine headaches are usually recurring and cause moderate or severe pain. The headaches generally last from 1 to 3 days. Pain tends to be on only one side of the head, and may change sides. The pain is often located in the temple or the back of the head, and it may feel throbbing. The pain may also be behind your eye, and feel sharp and steady. • Migraine with aura: An aura is something that you see or feel, and occurs before a headache. People with an aura before their migraine headache often see a small spot surrounded by bright zigzag lines. Other s
