What actually goes on in your brain when you have a headache?

Answer 1

There are a lot of different things that can cause a headache. Migraine headaches are caused by dilation (opening up, or swelling) of the blood vessels in your head putting pressure on the nerves and brain. Stress headaches are caused by a tightening of the muscles in the neck and shoulders. Sinus headaches are caused by swelling and inflammation of the sinus cavities in your head. Allergies can also cause headaches as your body reacts to the allergens. Hormones, lack of sleep, caffeine, and lots of other things can cause headaches, and some of these are caused by chemical imbalances of substances like serotonin or something that is irritating or putting pressure on the trigeminal nerve. And of course, there are always the most dreadful--a brain tumor or concussion or closed head injury putting pressure on the brain.

Answer 2

We have treated 15 - 20 yrs cases.
There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.
Acidity, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation;
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy /blood circulation are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.
Acupuncture is the best treatment. I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.
Avoid late sleeping if possible;spicy, sour, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
Sweet foods, sweet fruits, milk, rice and good sleep will help you.
But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves' juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it isvery strong.
If it is acute pl search a painful point 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds.

Source(s):
SHREE SWASTHYAYOG TREATMENT, TRAINING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
R.H. – 19, Jhulelal Society, Sector – 2/E, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, INDIA.

Answer 3

The brain is sending you signals that you have a headache.