Managing Severe Headaches
A migraine is a type of severe headache causing throbbing or pulsing pain sensations which can last for several hours or even days. Migraines are the 3rd most prevalent illness and the 6th most disabling illness in the world, with nearly 1 in 4 U.S. households including someone with a migraine. Many don't know that most migraines often go un-diagnosed and untreated.
Symptoms of Migraines
Some of the common symptoms of migraines include:
- Sensitivity to light
- Fatigue
- Aura, which can consist of dots or wavy lines that obstruct vision
- Tingling or numbness
- Changes in smell, taste, or touch
Common Causes of Migraines
Though migraine causes aren’t fully understood, genetics and environmental factors appear to play a role. About 90% of migraine sufferers have a family history of migraines.
The cause of migraines is still unknown however, there are known “triggers” that are likely to set them off including:
- Genetics
- Hormonal Changes
- Emotional Triggers
- Physical Causes
- Diet
- Medications
- Environment
Migraine Treatment Options
The pain management specialist provides multiple treatment options aimed to treat and prevent your debilitating migraines. These treatment options will be tailored to your individual needs in order to improve your quality of life.
Some of those treatment options include:
- Occipital Nerve Stimulation
- Occipital Nerve Block
- Botox Injections
- Chiropractic Adjustments
- NSAIDs
Discover Migraine Relief Today!
While most sufferers experience attacks once or twice a month, more than 4 million people have chronic daily migraines, with at least 15 migraine days per month. The typical symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, difficulty speaking, numbness or tingling, and sensitivity to light and sound. Don’t let debilitating migraines and headaches affect your quality of life, our highly experienced team has the resources and training to get you a pain-free mind.
Precision Pain Care and Rehabilitation has two convenient locations in Richmond Hill – Queens and New Hyde Park – Long Island. Call the Queens office at (718) 215-1888, or (516) 419-4480 for the Long Island office, to arrange an appointment with our Interventional Pain Management Specialist, Dr. Jeffrey Chacko.
