Headache and Migraine Management

Pain which is felt in the head and neck region is known as a headache. The most common causes of headache are sleep deprivation, fatigue, dehydration, stress, effects of medications and recreational drugs, common cold, head injury, loud noises and viral infections. The main types of headache include migraine, cluster headache and tension-type headache. Migraine is a headache disorder that causes moderate to severe recurrent headaches. It usually affects one half of the head. The symptoms of migraine include vomiting, nausea, and sensitivity to light, smell or sound. Headaches are commonly treated with pain medications. The management of migraine consists of three main aspects of treatment including acute symptomatic control, trigger avoidance and medication for prevention. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the fields of migraine and headache management. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post graduate students.