Does a one-sided headache always signal a migraine? Unilateral headache causes
A headache experienced on only one side of the head is commonly referred to as a one-sided or unilateral headache. They can be quite painful, often...
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Sphenoid sinusitis: Causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention
Sphenoid sinusitis is an inflammation-related condition that can create uncomfortable symptoms and headache pain. Here, we explore what causes sphenoid sinusitis and how to deal with...
What causes hunger headache and how to get rid of it
Experiencing a hunger headache is something we’ve all had to deal with at some point in our lives. Our bodies need a certain amount of nutrition...
Thunderclap headache: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
When someone has a severe headache that hits out of nowhere, with sudden pain, it is likely a thunderclap headache. But just what is a thunderclap...
Headache update: TMJ headache, headache while sleeping, tension headaches, headache after eating
Approximately 45 million Americans complain of headaches each year, with more than eight million visiting a medical professional as their pain causes them distress. There are...
Understanding frontal headaches: Causes, symptoms, and treatment tips
Headaches come in all shapes and forms, with frontal headaches or headaches across the forehead being some of the most common. Pain is often felt across...
Hemicrania continua: How to prevent and treat persistent unilateral headaches naturally
Hemicrania continua or a unilateral headache is a rare type of headache that is characterized by pain on one side of the head or face. Unlike...
Orthostatic hypotension guidelines should be reviewed and changed: Study
Orthostatic hypotension is a type of low blood pressure that occurs within one minute of an individual standing up. The individual begins to feel light-headed and...
Migraine update: Essential oils for migraines, cluster headache vs. migraine, and migraine hangover
An estimated 37 million people in the United States suffer from migraines, which are recurrent throbbing headaches that typically affect one side of the head. Migraines...
Hypertension headache: How to identify if high blood pressure is the cause
More than 410,000 Americans died from high blood pressure complications in 2014, attributing to more than 1,100 deaths per day. High blood pressure can also lead...