What Is a Migraine Part II
A migraine is a form of vascular headache. It is caused by the increasing of the blood vessels near the temporal artery. The increase of the blood vessels causes the release of chemicals around these blood vessels. The temporal artery itself enlarges. It is located outside the skull, just under the [...]
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 [...]
Which Doctors Provide Migraine Treatment?
When looking for medical treatment for your migraines it’s good to know the different levels and types of care available to you. Although most people begin looking for medical treatment with their primary cary physician you should know that it doesn’t end there. There are lots of different doctors that can provide migraine treatment. This [...]
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Migraine Headaches
When you make an appointment to see a new doctor about treating your migraines be sure to ask the receptionist to book enough time for you to ask questions of the doctor.
Here are some good questions to ask the physician:
In your experience, are migraines treatable? Your doctor should view migraines as a highly treatable (albeit [...]
Migraine Statistics
Although the following information is subject to change and somewhat difficult to quantify because migraines themselves are often misdiagnosed, it might provide some insight into the prevalence of the condition amongst the general population.
Migraines and Gender
Before puberty, the incidence of migraines is almost 50-50 among boys and girls. After puberty, the number of women [...]