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What are the Causes of a Headache?

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We encounter headaches every day. Sadly, it can affect our daily routines and it needs to be addressed correctly. Headaches range from mild to severe cases and are caused by various factors.  Let us help you understand the causes of a headache to be able to manage, relieve pain and prevent the occurrences.  What Causes Headache?  According to the NHS, most headaches usually last 30 minutes to several hours and go away independently. The most common reasons are:  ●           Cold, flu, or allergies- this is due to inflamed sinus. ●     Hormonal changes- women usually encounter this, especially during menstruation, menopausal, or pregnancy stage.  ●           A cluster of headaches is like an intense burning or piercing pain around one eye.  ●         Migraine headaches- occur when there are changes in the blood vessels and the...

The Warning Signs of a Migraine

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Migraine headaches are different from common headaches which we’ve all experienced. Migraines are debilitating headaches that are very severe and usually prevent one from being able to do normal daily tasks. They’re often described as throbbing pain felt on both sides of the head and can even cause nausea and vomiting in some people because the pain is so strong. Over-the-counter (OTC) migraine pain relief tablets are the most common types of treatment used to ease symptoms of a migraine attack that’s already begun. Let’s explore the warning signs of a migraine and how to treat it once it kicks in.   The Warning Signs of a Migraine          What Is Prodrome? Sometimes called a pre-migraine, this is when you might start to notice early warning signs of an impending migraine. It’s different for everyone and can start days or several hours before the migraine fully hits. While not everyone feels the same things during prodrome, yo...