Overview
Acute headaches are defined as headaches that starts instantly (within seconds) and quickly worsens, sometimes brought on by stress or foods. Some acute headaches occur daily, and some occur several times daily.
TREATMENT OPTIONS
Treatment options may include:
- Acupuncture
- Biofeedback
- Cognitive behavior therapy (stress management)
- Eat healthy
- Exercise
- Heat or ice pack
- Keep record of headaches (severity, duration, number)
- Limit alcohol
- Medications
- Relaxation
- Stop smoking
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms include:
- Difficulty focusing
- Nausea
- Neck stiffness
- Sudden severe pain
DIAGNOSIS / TESTS
Diagnostic tests include:
- Blood Chemistry and Urinalysis
- CT Scan
- EEG (Electroencephalogram)
- Eye Exam
- MRI
- Physician/patient interview
- Sinus X-Ray
- Spinal Tap
TYPES
Common forms include:
- Cluster headache
- Migraine headaches
- Migraine with aura
- Tension headache
CAUSES
Causes & contributing factors may include:
- Fatigue
- Food additives (e.g. preservatives, sweeteners, alcohol)
- Head injury
- Infection
- Menstruation
- Neck pain
- Sinus pain
- Stress or tension
- Thyroid issues
- Tooth pain
- Tumor
FACTS
- Tension headache is the most common type of headache.
- 1.2 million people visit the ER yearly for acute migraine attacks.
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OUR OFFICE:
The Pain Experts of Arizona
3370 South Mercy Road
Suite 321
Gilbert, AZ 85297
Phone: 480-550-9393
Fax: 480-999-3375