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Take CareInteresting Facts |
Over 45 million Americans suffer headaches severe enough to require treatment. Other evidence shows that 65% of people suffering with Migraines do not seek treatment. With so many treatment options available, many people are suffering needlessly. |
What Are Your Chances of having a Headache this year? |
Chances are great that you will have at least one headache during the year. 90% of men and 95% of women will have at least one headache. |
What are your Chances that your Headache signals a serious medical problem? |
90% of all headaches are Primary Headaches which include Migraines, Cluster Headaches and Tension Headaches. Secondary Headaches that result from conditions such as brain tumor account for only 10% of all headaches. |
What Gives YOU a Headache?
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Headache Type 1
Throbbing pain on one side of the head may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Often pain is preceded by vision disturbances called an aura. |
 Headache Type 2
Very severe pain around or behind one eye that occurs mostly at night. Eye tearing and nasal congestion may accompany pain. Headaches occur in clusters or groups lasting for days, weeks or months at a time and then disappear for a period of time. |
 Headache Type 3
Steady, aching pain affecting both sides of the head accompanied by tightness or pressure around the head and neck. These headaches may be chronic, occurring frequently or every day. |
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