Cluster headaches and Menstrual Migraines
Cluster headache is experienced as recurrent excruciating pain and can be described as pounding, throbbing and penetrating with a sensation of burning usually located on one side of the head behind an eye. Occasionally the pain extends to the forehead, cheek or jaw on the same side.
Cluster headaches are more prevalent in men affecting 5 times more of male sufferers comparing to female ones. Attacks may occur every day or several times per day for weeks or even months and may disappear for several months or even years before they return. Attacks may last from 10…
Tension Headaches
Tension Headaches also called “stress” headaches or muscular headaches, are a mild to moderate headaches that may last from 15 minutes to several days. The pain is usually constant and felt in both sides of the head and neck. Exercises don’t make these headaches worse and there are no additional symptoms such as nausea.
Tension-type headache is a term used to describe chronic headaches that cause pain that is similar to a very tight band be placed round your head. This is the most common type of headache affecting nearly 75% of women and 60% of men. Tension headache causes mild to moderate pain,…
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Migraine Headache and Menstrual Migraines
Migraine symptoms may vary among migraine sufferers. Migraine headaches usually affect only one side of the head with moderate to severe pain that throbs or pulsates, and becomes worse with physical exertion.
Additional symptom include
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea increased sensitivity to smells, such as perfume, lights and noise. Migraine sufferers may also experience an aura, and symptoms such as flashing lights, zigzag lines and spots before the onset of migraine headache.
A migraine headache is a recurrent headache that often runs in families. To be considered a migraine, the headache must have four of the following characteristics:
One-sided of the head.
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Piriformis Syndrome.
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