Often, nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light and noise, and flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, aching, and sweating occur with a migraine headache. Cluster headaches are a series of one-sided headaches that develop suddenly. The pain is excruciating and may continue for 15 minutes to 4 hours. Stuffy nose, drooping eyelid, and irritated watery eyes may occur with a cluster headache. Cluster headaches usually occur in men.
Tension headaches are the most common type of headache.
These headaches produce a dull aching pain that feels like pressure is being applied to the head or neck. Treatment for headaches The most common treatment for the types of headaches just described is pain medication. For migraine headaches, there are many new medications that can be used under the direction of a physician. For patients with stress-related headaches, occasionally a doctor may prescribe antidepressant medication. For those with tension headaches, muscle relaxants may be of benefit.