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Migraine
In-Depth
Symptoms
- Symptom Checker Use this Symptom Checker to pinpoint possible causes of your medical symptoms.
- Headaches in children Headaches in children — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms and treatments.
- Common headache types Migraine headache, tension headache, cluster headache — how each type affects you.
- Migraine self-assessment Take this self-assessment and determine which treatment options might help you cope with your migraines.
Tests and diagnosis
- MRI MRI — Overview covers definition, preparation, results of this diagnostic test.
- SPECT scan SPECT scan — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this imaging test.
- CT scan CT scan — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this procedure.
Causes
- Exercise headaches Exercise headaches — Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatments of this puzzling disorder.
- Headaches and hormones: What's the connection? Headaches are a fact of life for many women. Here's why.
Treatments and drugs
- Serotonin syndrome Serotonin syndrome — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of condition caused by too much medication.
- Headaches: Treatment depends on your symptoms To combat your headaches, you must first determine what type of headaches you have.
- Migraine guide Migraine treatment — acute or preventive? Choose what's best for you.
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Migraines: Simple steps to head off the pain Migraines may be less frequent and less severe with these self-care strategies.
- Relaxation techniques: Learn ways to reduce your stress Relaxation techniques — Learn ways to reduce stress and bring more peace into your life.
Alternative medicine
- Massage: A relaxing method to relieve stress and pain Massage — Explore the health benefits, potential risks and what to expect from massage therapy.
- Biofeedback: Using your mind to improve your health Biofeedback uses your mind to control your body and improve your health.
- Acupuncture: Can it help? Acupuncture is one of the oldest therapies in the world, but does it really work?
