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When you exercise, or exert yourself physically, the
muscles of the head, neck and scalp need more blood to circulate. This causes
the blood vessels to swell, which can lead to a condition called exertional
headaches.
Headaches that most frequently occ... |
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What are "tension-type" headaches?
"Tension-type" headaches are the most
common type of headaches among adults. They are commonly referred to as muscle
contraction headaches or stress headaches.
A tension-type headache may appear ... |
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There are several "non-traditional" or complementary treatments that
might be used to help relieve chronic headache pain.
Biofeedback
Biofeedback helps a person learn stress-reduction skills by providing
information about muscle tension, ... |
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Caffeine can be a double-edged sword for those with headache: it can serve as
a treatment or in some cases can cause withdrawal or a phenomenon known as
"rebound" headache. The important thing to remember is that with
education and moderatio... |
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What are the main types of headaches?
The primary types of headaches are:
Tension-type
Migraine
Cluster
These three syndromes account for more than 90% of the headaches for which
people see their doctors. The vast majority of headaches ar... |
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Why is it important to diagnose a headache?
The correct diagnosis is needed to begin an effective treatment plan. Early
visits to your doctor are made to establish what type or classification of
headache you have.
Headache history
The most important... |
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Common brand names: Cardizem, Dilacor-XR, CD, SR, and others
Why is this drug prescribed?
Your doctor has prescribed diltiazem to help prevent your headaches. It is
classified as a calcium channel blocker. Calcium channel blockers have not been
approve... |
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You have the right and responsibility to know what medications are being
prescribed for you. The more you know about your medications and how they work,
the easier it will be for you to control your symptoms.
You and your doctor are partners in develo... |
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Headache glossary
Abdominal migraine – a migraine, more common in children and
adolescents, that is associated with cyclic vomiting (symptoms occur about once
a month).
Abortive medications - medications used to stop the headache process and
preve... |
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Headache Organizations
American Council for Headache Education (ACHE)
19 Mantua Road
Mt Royal, NJ 08061
(800) 255-ACHE or (856) 423-0258
Fax: (856) 423-0082
E-mail: achehq@talley.com
www.achenet.org/
Please call for more information about support... |
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Resources for Children and Adolescents
Headache in Children and Adolescents -- by Paul Winner, DO, and A.
David Rothner, MD. B C Decker Inc., 2001. ISBN: 1550091255.
Headache and Your Child (The Complete Guide to Understanding and Treating
Migraine and... |
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By tracking your headache episodes through your headache diary, you might be able to identify specific foods that trigger your headaches.
Not only can specific foods trigger a headache, but dietary habits can also
play a role. Fasting, dehydration, or ... |
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The most common cause of headaches in children and adolescents are migraines
and stress-related headaches. Headaches can also be seen with fever, the flu,
and acute respiratory infections. This document reviews many of the less
frequently seen headach... |
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How are headaches evaluated and diagnosed?The
correct headache diagnosis is needed to begin an effective treatment plan.
The most important
aspect of the headache evaluation is the headache history, which is obtained from
the patient. It is important f... |
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How common are headaches in adults?
According to the National Headache Foundation, more than 45 million Americans
suffer from chronic, recurring headaches and of these, 28 million suffer from
migraines. About 20 percent of children and adolescents als... |
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Incidence of headaches in the general populationAccording
to most estimates, approximately 90 percent of the population suffers from headaches.
The most common type of headache is the tension-type headache -- a mild to
moderate, non-throbbing, steady ac... |
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What is Reiki?
Reiki is growing in popularity. In this practice, the therapist places his or
her hands in a series of very light touches at various positions on the client's
body. Reiki is not a massage, but a channeling of life force energy to the
rec... |
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It’s common for people to attribute headaches to stress, but there’s no
official headache classification of "stress headaches." However,
stress certainly plays a role in causing a headache or making any headache
worse. During stressful event... |
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Because stress plays a role in making any headache worse, these relaxation
techniques might be very useful in helping you manage your headaches and prevent
them from getting worse.
If you have a headache, you should:
Lie down and relax
Stretch... |
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Here are some ways you can treat headaches yourself, without medicine:
Apply an ice pack to the painful area of your head. Try placing it on your
forehead, temples, or the back of your neck.
Take a warm bath or shower; take a nap; or take a walk... |
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The sinuses
Sinuses are air-filled cavities (spaces) located in your forehead,
cheekbones, and behind the bridge of your nose. The sinuses produce a thin mucus
that drains out of the channels of the nose. When a sinus becomes inflamed,
usually as the... |
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What is a sinus headache?
Headache and pain related to sinusitis are referred pains resulting from
stimulation of the sensory nerves that supply the sinus cavities. Stimulation of
these nerves occurs in response to a diseased sinus. The most common is
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Smoking and second-hand smoke from cigarettes, cigars, and pipes can
contribute to headaches for both the smoker and the non-smoker. Nicotine, one of
the components of tobacco, stimulates vascular activity in the brain. Smoking
also stimulates the gangl... |
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What is a spinal headache?
A spinal headache can occur as a result of a procedure such as a
spinal tap (lumbar puncture) or epidural block (such as that
performed during a woman’s labor and delivery).
In these procedures, a needle is placed withi... |
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It’s common that people attribute headaches to stress, but there’s no
official headache classification of "stress headaches." However,
stress certainly plays a role in making any headache worse.
Emotional stress is one of the most common trigg... |
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Transformed migraines are chronic (long-lasting), daily headaches with a vascular
(related to blood vessels) quality.
Most patients who experience transformed migraines have a history of migraines,
usually beginning in childhood or early adolescence.... |
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Common brand name: Calan, Calan SR, Covera-HS,
Isoptin, Isoptin SA, Verapamil SR, Verelan
Why is this drug prescribed?
Your doctor has prescribed verapamil to help prevent your headaches.
This drug is classified as a calcium channel blocker. Calcium ch... |
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Any kind of pain that you feel is your body’s way of warning you about an injury or
illness. Although headaches are rarely the symptoms of a serious illness,
occasionally they may indicate a serious medical condition such as a tumor or
aneurysm (blood... |
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