BASIC TRAINING COURSE . |
THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE
TOPIC OVERVIEW .
Take a close look at your headache signs and symptoms. Keeping a headache diary might help determine your headache type. Note when your headaches occur, your symptoms, and potential triggers, such as food, stress or changes in sleep.
There are many types and sub-types of headaches. Chronic daily headaches, which occur 15 days or more a month, are one sub-type. Tension-type headaches and migraines are also common sub-types of headaches.
There are many types and sub-types of headaches. Chronic daily headaches, which occur 15 days or more a month, are one sub-type. Tension-type headaches and migraines are also common sub-types of headaches.
OBJECTIVES .
Headaches are not usually serious and can be treated at home. In this video, we explain how to treat a headache.
REQUIRED MATERIALS .
Students require a file and/or folder, pen and paper and this will form the basis of the student's "Best Book".
CONTENT (LESSON BODY) .
ASSESSMENT .
All NPF officers should learn, practice and understand the content of this video.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
SUMMARY & TAKEAWAY .
Tension-Type Headaches.
Tension-type headaches, the most common variety of headaches:
Most occasional tension-type headaches are easily treated with over-the-counter medications, including:
Migraines are another common type of headache. They affect three times more women than men. Migraines typically:
Migraine treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms and preventing additional attacks. If you know what triggers your migraines, avoiding those triggers and learning how to manage them can help prevent migraines or lessen the pain.
Tension-type headaches, the most common variety of headaches:
- Might be felt as a tight band of pain around your head, a dull ache or pressure.
- Might cause mild to moderate pain on both sides of the head.
- Vary widely in frequency.
- Can be occasional.
- May occur more than 15 days a month (chronic).
- Last from 30 minutes to a week.
Most occasional tension-type headaches are easily treated with over-the-counter medications, including:
- Aspirin.
- Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others).
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others).
- Cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Biofeedback.
- Massage therapy.
- Acupuncture.
Migraines are another common type of headache. They affect three times more women than men. Migraines typically:
- Cause pain that is moderate to severe.
- Pulsate.
- Cause nausea, vomiting, or increased sensitivity to light or sound.
- Affect only one side of your head, but can affect both sides.
- Worsen with activity such as climbing steps.
- Last from four to 72 hours without treatment.
Migraine treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms and preventing additional attacks. If you know what triggers your migraines, avoiding those triggers and learning how to manage them can help prevent migraines or lessen the pain.
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