A headache is a pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck. It can occur as a single event or be recurrent and chronic. Headaches are one of the most common disorders seen by healthcare providers. Approximately 45% of Americans suffer from chronic headaches.…
Migraine is a debilitating condition that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. Many different factors can contribute to the development of migraines, such as genetics, stress, and certain environmental triggers. Using a migraine tracker of any kind, either a digital solution or printed log can be effective in determining the cause of your symptoms and triggers.…
If you are someone who suffers from headaches on a regular basis, it is important that you keep track of them. This can be done by using a headache diary. Doctors often recommend keeping a headache diary, as it can help to identify patterns and improve treatment outcomes.…
Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? Are your symptoms often accompanied by a headache or lingering migraines? Allergy migraines are a common medical condition and are more common in people who have constant allergies. Allergies can cause an allergic migraine, which is a form of migraine headache.…
Prior to the headache, a premonitory phase, known as a prodrome aura, can mark the beginning of a migraine attack. Following this, a natural alert known as an aura allows you to detect that a migraine is about to hit.
A cephalgia, most commonly known as a headache, describes a symptom that is characterized by pain in the head.…
Do you suffer from migraines? Does your family have a history of migraines? Have you tried different treatment methods; migraine pillows, medications etc.? If not the article will provide an overview of what migraines are, and highlight different types of migraines.…
Waking up dizzy can be a scary feeling as you will be disoriented and dazed. If you find yourself stumbling to the bathroom and are dizzy after sleeping or feeling a tingling sensation in your head and feel like the room is spinning, then you are probably wondering:
Why am I waking up dizzy?…
Pain is defined as any uncomfortable sensation that we experience. This uncomfortable sensation is usually linked to tissue damage and it is a way for the body to react to prevent further tissue damage. Migraines are characterized by moderate to severe headaches.…
It is estimated that approximately 14.7% of the worldwide population suffers from migraines. Migraines occupy the third spot after tension headaches and dental caries. Migraine represents a chronic condition in 2% of the population, affecting women in a larger percentage than men (hormone-related).…
Headaches are among the most common complaints, affecting both adults and children. It has been estimated that 90% of the entire world population has experienced at least a headache at some point. Severe headaches can be accompanied by additional symptoms, such as nausea and sensitivity to light, influencing the overall quality of life.…