What is a Vascular Migraine?
When you think of the word migraine, the first thing that comes to mind is a really bad headache. When you add the word ‘vascular’ to migraine, it sounds even more ominous. Vascular headaches are thought to be headaches caused by blood vessels functioning abnormally. A vascular migraine is included in the [...]
Less Common Types of Headaches
Below are descriptions for some of the less common (non-migraine) headache types that may sometimes be confused with migraines:
Aneurysm headache: an aneurysm occurs when a blood vessel in the head ruptures and causes a hemorrhage. An aneurysm headache is indicated by extremely severe head pain that’s usually accompanied by neck pain and sometimes [...]
Different Types of Migraine Headaches
Although there are several symptoms common to migraines it is by no means a simple condition to diagnose. To facilitate a more accurate diagnosis of migraines the medical field has classified migraines into 2 main categories and several subcategories. Let’s review the different types of migraines:
Most Common Migraine Types
Migraines Without Aura
By far, most people that [...]