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Headache: Migraine
SYMPTOMS for Classical Migraine type headache may include visual disturbance
such as flashing lights a half hour or more prior to the headache. The pain
is aching or throbbing in time with the pulse and is often on one side of
the head. There is often nausea and vomiting. With the Common Migraine there
is usually no visual disturbances prior to the headache and the pain is most
often on both sides of the head instead of just one side.
CAUSES. Heredity may be a partial cause since about 75 percent of victims of
migraine headaches have family histories of the headaches. The headaches are
much more common in women than men.
TREATMENT. Drugs prescribed to prevent or reduce the frequency of headaches.
.Biofeedback techniques may be used to prevent the occurance.
.Consulting with a nutritionist may be helpful.
.Avoiding certain foods such as aged or strong cheese, chicken livers,
pickled herring, canned figs and alcohol, which act on blood vessels may
be helpful. Blood vessels are a major factor of migraine headaches.