defined as a headache and has headache-related symptoms. Patients with NDPH report that pain is typically felt across the head bilaterally. This is different from a migraine, where pain is felt on only one side of the head. The pain is also typically pressing or tightening in quality, which is characteristic of a typical headache (Prakash & Shah, 2010). However, this pain is starkly different from a normal headache because it is continuous and does not stop from the time the headache began. This…
series of small irritations or events build up until the dam bursts and a migraine headache is triggered. What causes migraines, or triggers them, varies from individual to individual. What affects one person won't have the slightest affect on others. Migraine triggers are very personal. The experience of many who suffer from these headaches is that a particular food or mix of foods will tip them over the edge into a headache. The problem with food triggers is that science can find no common…
When was the last time you eat? I will check her glucose level to make sure she is not hypoglycemic. What was your diet last night? What did you eat last night? Precipitating factors of headache can be stress, diet or hunger, menstrual period (VanMeter & Hubert, 2014). Triggers of migraine headache are fasting, alcohol intake, smoke, caffeine, lack of sleep, certain food (chocolate or cheese) and oral contraceptive (Brashers, 2006). Do you have any blurry vision, any numbness or tingling…
Stress is a circumstance that is an existing dynamic in a person’s life. Each individual views stress in a unique manner. According to Lamberton and Minor (2014), stress is defined as the generic response of the body to any pressure made on it. Stress is interwoven in all aspects of life and can be expressed both physically and emotionally. A physiologist who delved into the study of stress and its effects articulated that there are two kinds of stress: eustress and distress (Lamberton &…
The ALJ mentions that I plan to become a veterinary assistant. In fact he asked me at the hearing about this. I told him I gave up on the idea and hope to at least learn some of the material about the field since I’m interested in it. I have not real aspirations that I could actually maintain employment doing this. This statement is against what is recorded at the hearing. Passing a memory test is also discussed. I have to take this test while associated with the Navy every 1.5 years while on…
multiple kinds of headaches. Sinus headaches may be due to an infection or clogged sinuses. Cluster headaches may be caused by a variety of triggers. Migraines trouble many people and may include other symptoms as well. A headache above your eye may be a sign of allergies or more serious medical concerns. If you believe that you are afflicted by a serious medical complication, then speak with a doctor immediately. Our article will discuss potential causes and treatments for headaches above the…
Migraine is a debilitating headache that effects 14% of population, and up to 18% of women with higher prevalence rate in the age range of 40-49. Currently, by the world Health Organization (WHO), migraine ranks 19 among disabling disease with imposing substantial emotional and socioeconomic burden on the suffering patient. Given these facts, improving diagnosis with optimal treatment will reduce the burden globally. Diagnosing migraine is clinical and is based on the history and exclusion of…
Congestion It’s the time of the year again when our nose is exposed to cold and starts to run, our chest are so congested and nothing feels good. In short, congestion season is here. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasal_congestion Nasal congestion is caused by many factors, but its effects range from a simple irritation to older children and adults to a life-endangerment condition for infants, like • Can obstruct our hearing and speech. • Can interfere with sleep by causing snoring. • Can…
Migraine Headaches Migraine headaches are a severe headache typically categorized by throbbing pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. They can be acute or chronic. They occur when a "trigger" stimulates the release of vasoactive neuropeptides, which causes blood vessels in the brain to contract and then dilate. This also produces vasospasms, which reduces blood flow. Platelets then clump together and release serotonin, which causes blood vessels to constrict even more. This triggers…
Although medicine has significantly advanced, migraines still remain difficult to treat. Typically, migraines are treated using two approaches; acute/abortive and preventative care. Abortive treatment is indicated during a migraine attack and is targeted to stop symptoms by constricting blood vessels and blocking pain pathways in the brain.36 These medications are known as triptans and target the chemical serotonin. Not only are fluctuating serotonin levels linked to causing migraines, but they…