Understanding Headache Locations ft. Fred Cohen | HeadWise™ Podcast

Episode 252: In this episode, host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, is joined by headache specialist Fred Cohen, MD, to explore one of the most common questions people ask about headache disorders: What does it mean if my head hurts in a specific location? Dr. Cohen discusses common headache pain locations, including one-sided pain, facial and sinus-area pressure, pain behind the eyes, band-like headaches, pain in the back of the head, and pain on the top of the scalp—and explains some of the headache disorders that may be associated with each. They discuss why headache location alone is rarely enough to determine a diagnosis and how factors such as pain quality, severity, duration, and associated symptoms help healthcare providers distinguish between different headache disorders. Whether you're trying to better understand your symptoms or learn more about how headache disorders are evaluated, this episode provides practical information to help guide conversations with your healthcare provider. Educational purposes only. Consult a healthcare provider about your symptoms. ==================================================== Chapters [00:00] Introduction [01:30] What Causes One-Sided Head Pain? [02:51] Sinus Headache vs. Migraine [03:49] What Is Trigeminal Neuralgia? [04:44] Tension Headache or Migraine? [06:28] Why Does It Hurt Behind My Eyes? [07:20] Pain Behind One Eye Explained [08:14] Signs of Cluster Headache [09:47] What Causes Pain in the Back of the Head? [11:45] Pain on Both Sides of the Head [12:34] Headache Pain on the Top of the Head [13:43] Stabbing Head Pain and Ice Pick Headaches [14:55] Why Many "Sinus Headaches" Are Migraine [15:42] Key Takeaways on Headache Location ==================================================== Follow the National Headache Foundation's podcast HeadWise, as host Lindsay Weitzel, PhD, has informative discussions with headache experts on the latest treatment, research, lifestyle recommendations, and personal stories about living with migraine disease and headache disorders. HeadWise can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe for more episodes just like this:    / nationalheadachefoundation   ==================================================== Visit our website: https://headaches.org/ ==================================================== Follow us on social media: Facebook:   / nationalheadachefoundation   Instagram:   / nationalheadachefoundation   Twitter:   / nhf   ==================================================== Download our podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Ip8umh...