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Headache (Neurology)

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What is Headache?

He most common type of headache is a tension headache. Tension headaches are due to tight muscles in your shoulders, neck, scalp and jaw. They are often related to stress, depression or anxiety. You are more likely to get tension headaches if you work too much, don't get enough sleep, miss meals, or use alcohol.

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There are a number of symptoms of Headache, which may include
  • Slow onset of the headache.
  • Head usually hurts on both sides.
  • Pain is dull or feels like a band or vice around the head.
  • Pain may involve the back part of the head or neck.
  • Pain is mild to moderate, but not severe.
There are a number of Complications of Headache, which may include
  • Status migrainosus, a debilitating migraine attack lasting over 72 hours.
  • Migrainous infarction.
  • Migraine aura-triggered seizure.
  • Persistent aura without infarction.
  • Work disability.
  • Loss of work.
  • Stress
  • Muscular Tension
  • Dental Or Jaw Problems
  • Infections
  • Diet
  • Eye Problems
  • Hormonal Influences
  • Medications
There are a number of Prevention of Headache, which may include
  • Get enough sleep
  • Exercise regularly
  • Stress
  • Eliminate caffeine
  • Keep a headache diary
  • Water
  • Diet
  • Hydration
  • Taking medications
  • Choosing your sports wisely
  • Compresses
  • Eat regularly
  • Maintaining a regular sleep schedule
  • Massage
There are a number of Risk factors of Headache, which may include
  • Sleep disorders
  • Age
  • Alcohol
  • Caffeine
  • Medication overuse
  • Brain tumor
  • Genetics
  • Hormonal changes
  • Obesity

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Hot or cold compresses to your head or neck. Massage and small amounts of caffeine. Over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) and aspirin. Prescription medications including triptans, such as sumatriptan (Imitrex) and zolmitriptan (Zomig)

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How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

  • Facet Joint Injection.
  • Epidural Steroid Injection.
  • Stellate Ganglion Block.
  • Radiofrequency Ablation.
  • Cryoablation.
  • Nerve Blocks (i.e. Occipital, Supratrochlear, Supraorbital).
  • Trigger Point Injection.
  • Peripheral nerve stimulation (i.e. Occipital Nerve Stimulation).
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