headaches
Cranial pain episodes
Headaches is the plural of headache—a pain in the head, ranging from mild discomfort to debilitating throbbing.
The word extends to anything troublesome or annoying: The new software has caused nothing but headaches.
Someone or something that creates problems is itself a headache: These tax forms are giving me headaches.
Perceived emanation surrounding someone
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- photophobiaAbnormal aversion to brightness
- triggersCauses or activates
- prodromeWarning symptoms before disease
cluster · debilitating · scotoma · serotonin · prophylaxis · neurological · vestibular · ocular
Persistent dull discomfort
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- poundingForceful repeated striking
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- stabbingWounding with a blade
splitting · dull · intense · severe · nagging · piercing · pressure · soreness
Pre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- photophobiaAbnormal aversion to brightness
- phonophobiaPathological dread of sounds
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
sensitivity · lightheadedness · vomiting · aura · vertigo · irritability · malaise
Acetylsalicylic acid tablet
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- paracetamolOver-the-counter pain medication
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- acetaminophenCommon over-the-counter analgesic
medication · caffeine · rest · hydration · acupuncture · biofeedback · prevention · massage
Pressure, mental or vocal
- neckHead-body junction
- shouldersUpper arm joints
- tightnessState of being constricted
- musclesContractile body tissue
pressure · clenching · jaw · posture · ergonomics · strain · computer · overwork
Happening repeatedly over time
- dailyPer diem, repeated
- frequentHappening many times
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- intractableImpossible to manage
management · disability · neurologist · preventive · rebound · diary · specialist · cluster
aura
Perceived emanation surrounding someone
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- photophobiaAbnormal aversion to brightness
- triggersCauses or activates
prodrome · cluster · debilitating · scotoma · serotonin · prophylaxis · neurological · vestibular · ocular · hemiplegic
ache
Persistent dull discomfort
stabbing · splitting · dull · intense · severe · nagging · piercing · pressure · soreness · agony
nausea
Pre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- photophobiaAbnormal aversion to brightness
- phonophobiaPathological dread of sounds
fatigue · sensitivity · lightheadedness · vomiting · aura · vertigo · irritability · malaise
aspirin
Acetylsalicylic acid tablet
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- paracetamolOver-the-counter pain medication
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
acetaminophen · medication · caffeine · rest · hydration · acupuncture · biofeedback · prevention · massage · antiemetics
stress
Pressure, mental or vocal
muscles · pressure · clenching · jaw · posture · ergonomics · strain · computer · overwork · bilateral
recurring
Happening repeatedly over time
- dailyPer diem, repeated
- frequentHappening many times
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
intractable · management · disability · neurologist · preventive · rebound · diary · specialist · cluster · episodic
dehydration
Excessive fluid loss
sinusitis · allergies · hormones · alcohol · concussion · MSG · nitrates · perfume
- healthhealth, wellness, vitality, fitness, well-being
- body ailmentsback pain, neck pain, joint pain, muscle pain, sciatica
- body symptomsdizziness, nausea, fatigue, weakness, chest pain
- Daily hasslesred tape, paperwork, delays, traffic, waiting
- health effectsillness, disease, injury, harm, damage
- health problemsdisease, cancer, diabetes, illness, heart disease
headachesrelief
Easing of distress
clear head · clear-headedness · comfort · painlessness · ease
headachespleasures
Sources of enjoyment
joys · smooth sailing · delights · blessings · conveniences
- splitting headacheIntense throbbing head pain
- I have a headacheDiscomfort in the skull
- ice cream headachePain from cold foods
- sinus headachePain from inflamed cavities
- tension headachePain from muscle tightness
- stress headachePain from mental strain