Headaches & Migraine Archives

Most people will suffer from headaches at one time or another in their lives. There are many different types of headache, including migraine , tension headaches, cluster headaches, cervicogenic headaches and many more. There are also more serious causes of headache, which have particular warning features. Find out more in our library below.

5 headaches that worry doctors
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5 headaches that worry doctors

5 headaches that worry doctors Headaches are very common. From tension headaches to migraines, your average GP will see a few patients with a headache every day, and most are nothing to worry about. But there are a few warning signs that doctors look out for, which may mean your headache is [...]

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Migraine- 5 signs you may need treatment
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Migraine- 5 signs you may need treatment

Migraine- preventive treatment Migraine is a common and very unpleasant condition, affecting around 1 in 5 Australians. For some people, it’s only an occasional thing, and doesn’t have too great an impact on daily life. For others it can be frequent and debilitating- causing pain, misery and time off work. Migraine headaches are [...]

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Migraine- what are the common triggers?
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Migraine- what are the common triggers?

What are the common triggers of Migraine? Migraine affects about 1 in 5 Australians at some time in life. It’s much more common in women than men, and also affects 1 in 10 school age children. Some people only get migraines once in a while, but others can suffer from them quite frequently. [...]

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Headaches- how painkillers can worsen them
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Headaches- how painkillers can worsen them

How painkillers can worsen headaches There are certain things that your GP should be looking for if you’re suffering from regular headaches. Things that may indicate something to worry about include: Sudden onset Accompanying fever Change in the nature or timing of the headache Neck stiffness Accompanying neurological symptoms, for example weakness or loss [...]

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Migraine with Aura
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Migraine with Aura

What's a migraine aura? A migraine is not just a bad headache! It can be a much more complex condition-and some people experience symptoms that are pretty strange. Migraine usually involves a severe throbbing headache behind one eye, difficulty being in the light, and nausea or vomiting , and an episode can last from [...]

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The contraceptive pill and migraine
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The contraceptive pill and migraine

Migraine and the Pill- the issues Migraine is a common condition affecting about 1 in 5 Australians at some time in their life. It is much more common in women than men. Some people get migraines very frequently, others get them rarely. Migraine usually causes a severe throbbing headache behind one eye, difficulty being in the [...]