The International Headache Society's "Classification of Headache Disorders," defines an exertional headache as severe, sudden onset head pain that occurs during or immediately after vigorous physical exertion.

Tension headaches, causing pain at the base of the neck, are the most common type of headache by a wide margin. The area between the upper cervical spine and the base of your skull is termed the sub-occipital region.

Some conditions that can cause headaches accompanied by dizziness and nausea include concussions and other head injuries, meningitis and vertigo, according to the Mayo Clinic. Medline Plus recommends that anyone with a headache who has been vomiting stay away from solid food for six hours.

A ministroke is also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA). While many of the symptoms of a TIA are the same as a stroke, the damage produced as the result of a ministroke is not permanent. If the symptoms last longer than 24 hours or the damage is permanent, physicians will classify it as a regular stroke.

Sinus headaches develop due to inflammation or infection of the mucous membranes that leads to congestion, swelling and pain in the sinus cavity. Mucous or air that becomes trapped within the congested sinuses cause a headache.

Sinus headaches are caused by inflammation in the sinus cavity from the common cold, environmental factors or allergies. Sinus headaches are a dull, deep pain in the forehead that is worse upon waking in the morning and progressively improves throughout the day, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Visual migraines, also called ocular migraines or auras without headache, cause temporary blindness or restricted vision, flashing lights and other visual disturbances, according to the National Headache Foundation. Other symptoms include confusion, numbness, mood changes, amnesia and vomiting, according to Robert S.

The Central Brain Tumor Registry estimates that 68,470 people will be newly diagnosed with a brain tumor in the United States in 2015. There are many types of brain tumors, which arise from cells in the brain or surrounding tissues. Some grow in the cerebrum -- the largest part of the brain.

Headaches and diarrhea can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection. According to Mayo Clinic, headaches and diarrhea can be caused by food poisoning. People who suffer from influenza or develop malaria can also experience headaches and diarrhea.

Fever is a common symptom in a variety of health ailments, but treatment is indicated when fever is accompanied by additional symptoms such as headache and cough. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, recognizing the different symptoms can help in obtaining the appropriate remedies and treatment.

Allodynia is also referred to as cutaneous allodynia because it is a condition related to the skin. For people who have cutaneous allodynia, sensations on the skin that do not normally cause pain such as the feel of a simple touch with a finger or mild heat can cause pain or unpleasant feelings.

Postpartum aches and pains are common, but when joint pain is severe and unrelenting, it can be an indication of rheumatoid arthritis. Women should report their symptoms to their doctors, who can perform x-rays and lab tests to confirm a diagnosis.