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August 25, 2025 22 mins

Food for Thought Thoughts with Dark Cancer

Season 2, Episode 75: A Guide to Headaches: From Tension to Migraine to Cluster

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of medical conditions and symptoms. The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.

Is it just a simple headache, or something more serious? In the final episode of Season 2, Dark Cancer provides a clear and comprehensive guide to understanding Headaches. This is an essential listen for anyone who has ever suffered from head pain and wondered about its cause.

This episode is your guide to the surprisingly complex world of headaches. The host explains that there are over 150 different types, each with its own unique symptoms, causes, and treatments.

This is your guide to the most common types of headaches, including:

  • Tension Headaches: The most common type, causing mild to moderate pain.
  • Migraines: Intense, pounding headaches that can last for days and come with other symptoms like nausea and light sensitivity.
  • Cluster Headaches: Severe, piercing pain behind one eye that happens in groups.
  • Chronic Daily Headaches: Headaches that occur for more than 15 days a month for over three months.
  • Sinus & Post-Traumatic Headaches: Understanding headaches caused by infection or injury.
  • Causes & Triggers: A look at what causes headaches, from illness and stress to environmental factors and genetics.
  • Diagnosis & Treatment: Why it's important to talk to your doctor and how a headache diary can help.

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#Headaches #Migraine #TensionHeadache #Health #Wellness #EssentialSkills #HeadacheRelief #ChronicPain #SelfCare #HealthEducation #Podcast #DarkCancerMedia #FoodForThought #KnowYourHealth #MedicalFacts #PainManagement #Stress

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