Headache Expert: the Causes, Symptoms and Treatments of Migraines and Headaches

You'll discover fascinating insights like how relaxation techniques can reduce migraine frequency and find expert guidance on everything from identifying triggers to exploring both traditional medications and alternative treatments. Headache Expert is here to help.

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When To Seek Medical Advice

Know when a headache needs a doctor's attention and what symptoms shouldn't be ignored.

Do Children Get Migraines?

Yes, children get migraines too, and they often look different from adult migraines with shorter duration but more aura symptoms.

Facts and Figures About Headaches

Headaches affect 45 million Americans yearly, with migraines hitting one in ten adults worldwide, here's what the numbers reveal.

Watching 3D Films Gives Me a Headache: A Case Study

Why 3D films gave one viewer severe headaches and what an eye doctor discovered about his vision.

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Can Oxygen Treatment Help Headaches?

Breathing high levels of oxygen can relieve some headaches, particularly cluster headaches, though research remains limited.

My Sinus Headaches were a Real Pain: A Case Study

How chronic sinus headaches kept one woman grounded until she found relief and got back to travelling.

Does Stroke Cause Headaches?

Yes, both types of stroke commonly cause severe headaches due to bleeding or blocked blood flow in the brain.

Coping With Holiday Headaches

Holiday stress, travel disruptions and changes to your routine can trigger headaches, here's how to prevent them and stay well during your break.

Why Eyestrain Leads to Headaches

Constant screen time and close-up work strain your eyes and trigger headaches on one or both sides of your head.

Aura in Headaches: What Causes It?

Migraine aura causes visual disturbances and other symptoms before headache pain starts, though scientists still don't fully understand why.

Migraine Classification

Migraines fall into six main types, and knowing which one you have helps you manage the pain and symptoms more effectively.

Butterburr: Pros and Cons

Butterbur reduced migraine frequency by nearly half in clinical trials, but limited research since then makes it hard to know if it's worth trying.

Deep Brain Stimulation and Cluster Headaches

Deep brain stimulation offers hope for cluster headache sufferers when other treatments fail to provide relief.

I Suffered Whiplash Headaches: A Case Study

Sue's car was hit from behind at a roundabout, leaving her with severe whiplash headaches that lasted years and changed how she manages pain.

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