Aleve Pain Reliever, 320 Caplets

The basics of headache pain Headaches happen when the nerve endings in different parts of your head and neck become irritated. There are many different kinds of headaches that occur for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the most common: Tension headache Dull pressure or tightness on both sides of the head and sometimes the neck Can last anywhere from half an hour to a whole week Can cause fatigue in some people Exact cause is unknown—stress appears to be a common trigger Migraine Throbbing on one or both sides of the head Can range from moderate to severe pain Usually lasts 4-72 hours Can cause additional symptoms, like nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sounds Exact cause isn’t entirely understood, but environmental factors and genetics may contribute Triggers include stress, changes in sleep patterns, certain foods and food additives (like the sweetener aspartame), certain types of medications, and hormonal changes in women Cluster headaches Sharp, severe pain that comes on quickly, usually around or behind one eye Occur in frequent attacks, or “clusters,” that can go on for weeks or month Each attack can last 15 minutes to 3 hours Can cause additional symptoms, like tearing, runny nose, congestion and agitation No known causes, but an abnormal hypothalamus (part of the brain that plays a role in nervous and endocrine systems) may play a role No known triggers, but drinking alcohol during a cluster headache can cause an even worse headache

Aleve Pain Reliever, 320 Caplets