When to see a Neurologist for your Headache
Headaches are one of the most common types of pain that a person can experience. Everybody experiences a headache at some time in their...
Simple Facts about Migraine Headache
A migraine headache can cause intense throbbing or a pulsing sensation in one area of the head and is commonly accompanied by nausea,...
Common symptoms of Heatstroke
Heatstroke may appear similar to heat exhaustion, but the skin may be dry with no sweating and the person’s mental condition worsens....
How can STRESS cause HEADACHE?
Headaches are a common response to stress. The 3 most common types of headaches seen in an outpatient care setting are muscular tension...
Altitude Headache
This headache is especially common in individuals who climb mountains and ski at high altitudes. It may be seen in acute mountain...
Exertional Headaches
Exertional headaches are brought on by strenuous activities, such as running, swimming, or weight lifting, as well as sexual activity. It...
What Makes a Headache a Migraine?
Almost everyone gets headaches. You might feel throbbing in the front of your head during a cold or bout with the flu, for example. Or...
Solutions for Migraine
Avoid Alcohol If you get a "hangover" after one drink, you may actually be experiencing a migraine. Avoid alcohol that gives you a...
Migraine with Aura
A relatively new name for the less common type of migraine headache. Aura refers to feelings and symptoms you notice shortly before the...
Facts about Migraine
What is the direct cause of migraines? A very specific cause of migraines is not known, but there may be fluctuations in certain...