A headache is an irritating sensation that you feel in your head. This sensation can sometimes be painful or a dull ache. Headaches are usually caused by stress. Stress is when the body is irritated by external or internal factors. An example of external factors could be when you are exposed to coldness, loud noises, wind, or injuries. Some examples of internal factors include nausea, dehydration, sickness, tiredness, or dizziness. When you are stressed, sometimes your head hurts.

 

Headaches can also be caused by eating cold items like ice cream. This is usually referred to as a brain freeze. A brain freeze is caused when something cold touches the roof of your mouth.  The cause is a dilation of nerves in the head. The dilation is caused by a nerve center located above the roof of your mouth. When this nerve center gets cold, it over-reacts and tries to heat your brain. Fortunately, these kinds of headaches usually last about thirty seconds.

Headaches can be relieved by using medication, therapy, or products. Some people cure headaches with sleeping. There are also people who suffer from constant headaches. It is best to talk to your doctor if you develop problems with headaches.

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