Headache

What are the symptoms of a headache?

The symptoms vary based on the type of headache:

Migraine

• Throbbing pain of moderate to severe intensity
• Physical activities make headaches worse
• Sensitivity to light, sound and smell
• Nausea or vomiting
• May be preceded by flashing lights
• Other symptoms, e.g. seeing zigzag lines and tingling or numbness of limbs

These associated symptoms may occur before or during a headache, and usually lasts an hour or less.

Tension headache

• Pain is usually dull, steady and not throbbing
• No nausea or vomiting

Cluster headache

• There may be redness and tearing of the affected eye
• Other side of the head is unaffected