Cephalalgia
Cephalalgia
Cephalalgia (pronounced: /ˌsɛfəˈlældʒiə/) is a medical term that refers to a condition characterized by severe headaches. The term is derived from the Greek words 'kephale', meaning head, and 'algos', meaning pain.
Etymology
The term Cephalalgia is of Greek origin. It is a combination of two words: 'kephale' which translates to 'head' and 'algos' which means 'pain'. Thus, the term literally translates to 'head pain'.
Symptoms
Cephalalgia is characterized by severe, often debilitating headaches. These headaches can be chronic or episodic. Other symptoms may include nausea, photophobia (sensitivity to light), and phonophobia (sensitivity to sound).
Types of Cephalalgia
There are several types of cephalalgia, including:
- Migraine: A type of headache characterized by severe, throbbing pain, often on one side of the head.
- Tension headache: A common type of headache characterized by a dull, aching sensation all over the head.
- Cluster headache: A rare type of headache that is extremely painful and tends to occur in clusters, often at the same time of day or night.
- Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia: A group of primary headache disorders characterized by severe, unilateral head pain and autonomic symptoms.
Treatment
Treatment for cephalalgia depends on the type and severity of the headache. It may include over-the-counter or prescription medications, lifestyle changes, and in some cases, physical therapy or psychotherapy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cephalalgia
- Wikipedia's article - Cephalalgia
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