Vestibular migraine (VM) is a headache disorder in which typical migraine headaches occur with dizziness, vertigo and/or imbalance. Other names for VM include migrainous vertigo, migraine-related vestibulopathy, and migraine-related dizziness. Vestibular Migraine Q&A With Christina Sun-Edelstein, MD “I have had migraines since my teens. The headaches are pretty...
Tension-type headache (TTH) is one of the most common (prevalent) forms of headache. The pain is typically felt on both sides of the head (bilateral) rather than just occurring on one side of the head and causes a sensation of pressing or tightening. The headaches...
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LOCATION AND SYMPTOMS Generalised headache – headaches are one of the symptoms of dehydration. PRECIPITATING FACTORS Dehydration is caused by a lack of fluid intake or excess fluid losses. You are most likely to lose fluid through vomiting, diarrhoea, sweat and urine. Many cases of dehydration are caused...
There are numerous types of brain tumours, which can cause headache alongside other neurological symptoms and signs, such as seizures. Headaches associated with brain tumours usually get progressively worse as the tumour develops, although cases have been reported where the tumour-associated headache waxes and wanes....
Migraine & Headache Australia is the only organization in Australia that aims to support the more than 5 million Australians affected by headache and migraine. 