Headaches in General

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Nearly 50 million Americans suffer from chronic, recurring headaches, of which over half suffer from migraines. Over 20% of children and adolescents are also headache sufferers.

The most sensible route to travel is to establish the type of headache and its most probable cause. Once this is done, the advice for the treatment will be more specific and effective.

  • What type of Headache do I have and what are the more common types of Headache?

    Acute headaches: Seen in children, these are headaches that occur suddenly and for the first time and have symptoms that subside after a relatively short period of time. Acute headaches most commo.. more

  • Bringing it all Together

    Combining good posture with deep breathing exercises not only provides immediate stress and headache relief, but when performed consistently, it can prevent headaches as well. If you regularly work.. more

  • What Causes Headaches?

    Headache pain results from signals interacting between the brain, blood vessels, and surrounding nerves. During a headache, specific nerves of the blood vessels and head muscles are activated and se.. more

  • Are Headaches Hereditary?

    Yes, headaches, especially migraines, have a tendency to run in families. Most children and adolescents (90%) who have migraines have other family members with migraines. When both parents have a hi.. more

  • Do Children Outgrow Headaches?

    Headaches may improve as children gets older. The headaches may disappear and then return later in life. By junior high school, many boys who have migraines outgrow them, but in girls, migraine freq.. more

  • How Are Headaches Evaluated and Diagnosed?

    The good news for headache sufferers is that once a correct headache diagnosis is made, an effective treatment plan can be started. It seems logical that the majority of migraine or tension headache.. more

  • How Are Headaches Treated?

    Your doctor may recommend different types of treatment to try or he or she may recommend further testing, or refer you to a headache specialist. You should establish a reasonable time frame with you.. more

  • What Happens After I Start Treatment?

    When your doctor starts a treatment program, keep track of the results and how the treatment program is working. Keep your scheduled follow-up appointments so your doctor can monitor your progress a.. more

  • How can I take Care of the problem myself?

    Under all circumstances, it is advisable to keep a record to help track and identify the source or what event sets off your symptoms. With this information in hand, you will be able to make the nece.. more

  • Can headaches and neck pain be caused by sitting at a computer?

    There is no doubt that too much time may create a problem in the neck area that could lead to chronic neck pain and headaches. First, foremost and most important is to keep a check on your posture... more

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