Getting Your Headaches Checked: How to Prepare for Your Doctor’s Appointment Headaches are usually nothing to worry about, but in some cases, a trip to the doctor may be beneficial. There are several reasons for you to seek medical help for your headaches. If you are experiencing an increase in headache frequency, if the severity of your headaches is escalating,…read more →
While it seems unusual to many, there are people who feel mild to severe head pain every time they cough. In some cases, the same pain is triggered when the person bends over or sneezes. When a person has a cough headache, severe pain can last anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes. Once the stabbing sensation has subsided,…read more →
Many medical myths have been debunked in recent years; but when it comes to common headache conditions, many popular beliefs are still accepted as facts. While more research still needs to be done to determine the actual cause of certain headache conditions, enough information has come to light in order to dispel a lot of popular myths that people believe…read more →
Myths are created from the need to explain things we don’t understand. The lack of knowledge on a particular subject can help keep myths alive for generations. In fact, today, many people still believe in a lot of myths that have been proven to be untrue a long time ago. A lot of the myths that still exist today revolve…read more →
An allergy is a condition that’s hard to explain. An allergic reaction is caused by a normally harmless substance that is seen by the body as a threat. When inhaled or ingested, the body attacks this substance by releasing chemicals, causing the reaction. It’s still unclear why some people react to certain allergens while others do not, but what is…read more →
Over-the-counter pain medications such as aspirin, acetaminophen, and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen have been around for years now. They don’t get you high and they’re not addictive, which is why they are included in the list of controlled substances which one would need a prescription for. While these drugs are considered safe for general use, there is always…read more →
People get headaches all the time. This is why we always keep over-the-counter pain medications in our medicine cabinets. While several forms of headaches can be chronic and debilitating, most headaches are benign and they usually go away after resting, rehydrating, or taking simple analgesics. In these cases, doctors often focus more on headache prevention or pain management to help…read more →
Alcohol consumption has been part of many celebrations for centuries and that’s not about to change anytime soon. While taking that one last shot seemed like a good idea at the time, a lot of people regret having had too much to drink when they wake up in the morning. The dreaded hangover causes a person to feel weak and…read more →
Stress is something we have to deal with on a daily basis. We all deal with stress differently, but from time to time the pressure can be a little bit overwhelming. For some people, the stress and pressure felt manifests itself in the form of a headache. If you’ve ever experienced a dull pain at the base of your skull accompanied by…read more →
Sleep and headaches are two parts of a vicious cycle of pain. Doctors and headache experts have stated that lack of sleep may contribute to the occurrence of headaches and headaches have been known to disrupt sleep. If a person continuously experience sleep deprivation, the frequency of headaches will increase and the cycle continues. There are several headache types that…read more →