Question 1

can children get migraine headaches?

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Yes: Prevalence of migraine is 2.5% under the age of 7, 5% from age 7 to puberty, and 10% in  postpubertal girls.  Migraine without aura is twice more common than the one with aura in school-age children.

Question 2

who gets migraine headaches?

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Unpredictable: But seems to run in families and is associated with carsickness in childhood.

Question 3

what causes migraine headaches?

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Great question : We dont know. There are genetic and environmental factor that make them more likely but we don't full understand the cause.

Question 4

how do i stop a migraine headache?

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Number of approaches: There are several ways to abort a migraine headache but it depends on the circumstance as well as the chronicity. You should speak to your local doctor about the details of your headaches who can then help devising a treatment plan with you for the headaches.

Question 5

how are migraine headaches treated?

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Various ways: Some respond just to rest in a quiet place, other also with addition of ice to the head in various spots, some with pressure applied to the temples, gently to closed eyes, or to several spots in this back of the neck or head. Some to gentle pulling of the hair.  Others need medication.  Taking 3 excedrine when you know you are getting the migraine might abort it.  Others need tryptans.

Question 6

what can be done for migraine headaches?

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A lot !!: Keep a headache diary, find your own trigger factors and avoid them, see a headache specialist for the appropriate medication  to prevent them.

Question 7

what can one do for migraine headaches ?

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Medications, etc...: There are a variety of medications that can stop a migraine after it has started, as well as help to prevent migraines from occurring in the first place.  See the doctor to find what is best for you.  Also, it is important to keep a headache diary to determine when you get headaches and possible triggers (chocolate, caffeine, menstruation, etc). That way you can avoid these triggers in the future.

Question 8

what should i do for a migraine headache?

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Migraine: You should see a Neurologist. Also look at things that can cause headache, such as high blood pressure, sodium or MSG in your food, increase in weight in the last 6 months that can cause sleep apnea. Also anxiety or stress can make headaches/migraines worse. A neurologist is important to rule out more serious causes of headache/migraine.

Question 9

how might my migraine headache be treated?

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Several possibilitie: First identifying triggers in the diet or lifestyle are important as that may abort them altogether. I also suggest chinese medicine and acupuncture as I have seen headaches disappear during treatment. There are also medications that can help a great deal when one starts.. So having several options is very helpful!

Question 10

what are the tests for migraine headaches?

Accepted Answer

Primarily History: Migraine can generally be diagnosed from history. Some historical factors may signal the need for more extensive testing such as ct, MRI or eeg.

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