Why has a head been hurting continously for about 3 weeks now when you have taken every kind of medication there is and the doctors are all quacks. Needing help what causes headache this long?
1. Chronic Tension Headache:
- Caused by sustained contraction of the muscles in the head and neck.
- Can last for weeks or even months.
2. Migraine:
- Severe headaches that are often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
- Can last for several days.
3. Cluster Headache:
- Sharp, stabbing pain around the eye or temple.
- Typically occur in clusters that can last for weeks or months, followed by periods of remission.
4. Sinus Infection:
- Headache accompanied by nasal congestion, facial pain, and fever.
5. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders:
- Headaches due to problems with the joint that connects the jaw to the skull.
- Can be accompanied by jaw pain, clicking, or locking.
6. Medication Overuse Headache:
- Caused by overuse of pain relievers (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen).
- Headaches worsen when the medication wears off.
7. High Blood Pressure:
- Severe headache that develops suddenly.
- Can be accompanied by blurred vision, nausea, and vomiting.
8. Neurological Disorders:
- Headaches can be a symptom of various neurological conditions, such as meningitis, encephalitis, or brain tumors.
9. Post-Traumatic Headache:
- Headaches that develop after a head injury.
- May persist for weeks or months after the injury.
10. Caffeine Withdrawal:
- Headaches that occur when someone who regularly consumes caffeine suddenly stops or significantly reduces their intake.