•What is headache? A headache or cephalalgia is pain anywhere in the region of the head or neck. It can be a symptom of a number of different conditions of the head and neck. •What causes a headache ? The most common causes for headache is prolonged tension or stress.
These are called tension headaches or muscle-contraction headaches. Muscles in your scalp, neck, and face tighten and contract, causing spasms and pain. •What are the symptoms of a headache ? 1. Migraine Typically involves throbbing or pulsating pain on one or both sides of the head. Pain usually lasts anywhere from 4 to 72 hours severity may range from mild to excruciating often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, sound, and odors.
2. Tension type Moderate pain that may be associated with stress and generally disappears after the stress ends 3. Cluster Stabbing sensation on one side of the head can occur several times a day during a cluster cycle. •Treatment of a headache Most tension headaches can be helped by taking pain relievers such as aspirin, Aleve, Tylenol, or Advil. But be careful! Taking too many of these easy-to-buy pills is a major cause of new, more-difficult-to-treat headaches called rebound or pain reliever-induced headaches. Colds •What is cold ?
A common viral infection in which the mucous membrane of the nose and throat becomes inflamed, typically causing running at the nose, sneezing, a sore throat, and other similar symptoms. •What causes a cold ? You may have cold symptoms such as an itching or sore throat with sneezing, nasal congestion, watery eyes, and mucus drainage. More severe symptoms, such as high fever or muscle aches, may indicate you have a flu rather than a cold. •What are the symptoms of a cold ? 1. a blocked nose (nasal congestion) caused by a build up of phlegm or mucus. 2. nasal pain and irritation.
3. sneezing 4. a hoarse voice 5. a general sense of feeling unwell •Treatments of a cold 1. Water and other fluids 2. Salt water 3. Saline nasal drops and sprays Coughs •What is cough ? A cough is a sudden and often repetitively occurring reflex which helps to clear the large breathing passages from secretions, irritants, foreign particles and microbes. •What causes a cough ? Coughing occurs when the nerve endings in your airways become irritated. Certain irritants and allergens, medical conditions, and medicines can irritate these nerve endings. •What are the symptoms of cough ? A cough may be a symptom of a medical condition.
Thus, it may occur with other signs and symptoms of that condition. For example, if you have a cold, you may have a runny or stuffy nose. If you have gastroesophageal reflux diseaseexternal link icon, you may have a sour taste in your mouth. •Treatment for cough. The simplest and cheapest way to treat a short-term cough may be a homemade cough remedy containing honey and lemon. The honey is a demulcent, which means it coats the throat and relieves the irritation that causes coughing. Diarrhea •What is diarrhea ? Diarrhea or diarrhoea is the condition of having at least three loose or liquid bowel movements each day. •What causes a diarrhea ?
1. not digesting food completely 2. certain intestinal diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease 3. intestinal parasites, especially when travelling 4. radiation or chemotherapy •What are the symptoms of diarrhea ? 1. Viruses 2. Bacteria 3. Parasites •Treatments of diarrhea 1. Give an adult plenty of clear fluid, like fruit juices, soda, sports drinks and clear broth. 2. Give a child or infant frequent sips of a rehydration solution such as Pedialyte, Ceralyte, or Infalyte 3. Make sure the person drinks more fluids than they are losing through diarrhea. If they are unable to keep up with their losses, call a doctor.