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What is a Headache?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Headaches are a very common condition that most people will experience many times during their lives. The main symptom of a headache is a pain in your head or face. This can be throbbing, constant, sharp or dull. Headaches can be treated with medication, stress management, massage of tight muscles, injection of trigger points or sensitive scars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is a Migraine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A migraine is a headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. It’s often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine attacks can last for hours to days, and the pain can be so severe that it interferes with your daily activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Is it a Headache or Migraine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Complete this short quiz to determine if the pain in your head is a headache or something more serious.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Are you seeing spots or flashes of light in front of your eyes?<\/span><\/span><\/div>

Migraine attacks can cause vision problems. This is called an aura. This can manifest as spots, flashing lights, strobes and blind spots in vision. The symptoms will usually appear in both eyes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Do you feel nauseous and sensitive to light or sound?<\/span><\/span><\/div>

Migraines usually give rise to a combination of headache and nausea. This could also include dizziness and vomiting. Often, there may be a visual or sensory aura that precedes this.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Is there intense pain at the temples?<\/span><\/span><\/div>

If there is a constant and intense throb in the temples, especially on just one side of your head, it is typically a symptom of\u00a0migraine pain<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Do you see wavy lines at the edge of your vision? Are there sudden episodes of temporary loss of vision?<\/span><\/span><\/div>

An ocular migraine can cause wavy lines or blurred edges at the edge of your vision. It can cause vision loss or blindness in one eye temporarily. It can accompany a headache or manifest after one.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Do you slur when you speak? Do you feel disoriented? Do you have difficulty in focusing or concentrating? Is there sudden weakness or fatigue? Is there tingling in your extremities?<\/span><\/span><\/div>

A hemiplegic migraine can cause a temporary weakness on one side of the body. You may feel unable to move easily, speech can get slurred, there may be blurry vision and you may have confusion and disorientation and trouble concentrating. It can also cause pins and needles in extremities.

These symptoms are similar to a stroke. If you are concerned, or unsure, call 911 or your emergency telephone number immediately.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Types and Causes of Common Headaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many different types of headaches, so identifying the location and nature of your pain can help determine the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most common types include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n