Mayo Clinic on headache
Book - 2004
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Rochester, Minn. :
Mayo Clinic
c2004.
- Language
- English
- Corporate Author
- Corporate Author
- Other Authors
- Edition
- 1st ed
- Item Description
- "Manage headache pain and reduce its impact on your daily life"--cover.
"... A practical guide for the millions of individuals who get headaches, either occasionally or frequently. Much of the information comes directly from the experience of physicians, nurses, research scientists and other health care professionals at Mayo Clinic..." - Physical Description
- ix, 214 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes internet resources and index.
- ISBN
- 9781893005358
- Preface
- Part 1. Understanding headache
- Chapter 1. Introduction to headache
- Defining headache
- A common ailment
- Myths about headache
- Social impact of headache
- Taking action
- Chapter 2. Types of headaches
- Classifying headaches
- What is pain?
- What causes headache pain?
- Genetic predisposition
- Headache triggers
- Chapter 3. Diagnosing headache
- Warning signs
- Initial doctor visit
- Initial diagnosis
- When additional testing is necessary
- Why headache often goes undiagnosed
- Time to see your doctor?
- Part 2. Migraine
- Chapter 4. Characteristics of migraine
- Types of migraine
- Phases of a migraine
- Migraine triggers
- Complicated relationship
- Chapter 5. Principles of medication therapy
- Types of treatment
- Headache diary
- Following up on your treatment plan
- Chapter 6. Medications
- Acute pain relief
- Preventive therapy
- On the horizon
- Take an active role
- Chapter 7. Nonmedication therapy
- Self-care techniques
- Behavior therapy
- Lifestyle changes
- Stress prevention and management
- Relaxation techniques
- Seeking help with nonmedication therapies
- Part 3. Other types of headache
- Chapter 8. Tension-type headache
- A common condition
- Signs and symptoms
- Causes
- Types
- Treatment
- A balancing act
- Chapter 9. Chronic daily headache
- Classification
- Causes
- Types
- Medication overuse and rebound headache
- Treatment
- Chapter 10. Cluster headache and related headaches
- Cluster periods and remissions
- Types
- Signs and symptoms
- Causes
- Other types of TAC headache
- Treatment
- Chapter 11. Trigeminal neuralgia and other neuralgias
- Signs and symptoms
- Causes
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Other neuralgias
- Be proactive--don't wait for treatment
- Chapter 12. Secondary types of headache
- Trauma
- Nonvascular intracranial disorders
- Vascular disorders
- Sinusitis
- Infection of the central nervous system
- Metabolic disorders
- Other causes
- Play it safe
- Part 4. Special issues
- Chapter 13. Women and headaches
- The role of hormones
- Menstruation
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Menopause
- Every women is unique
- Chapter 14. Headaches in children and adolescents
- Different headaches in children
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Psychological issues
- Taking control
- Chapter 15. Older adults and headaches
- Prevalence of primary headaches
- Secondary headache disorders
- Modifications to treatment
- Chapter 16. Complimentary and alternative therapies
- Manipulation and touch
- Mind-body connection
- Dietary supplements
- Other options
- Chapter 17. Living with headache
- Finding support
- Maintaining an emotional balance
- Staying productive at home, work and school
- Insurance issues
- Staying positive
- Additional resources
- Glossary
- Index