Common Triggers for Migraines
Knowing what triggers your migraines can help you avoid the next one – and some triggers may surprise you.
Head Trauma and Headaches
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Children's Headaches: When to Call the Doctor
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Headaches in Children
Children get all kinds of headaches. Most are nothing to worry about and easy to treat.
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Is it really a migraine? Correctly identifying your type of headache is key to effective treatment.
Migraine Food Triggers
Olive-induced headaches? Many different foods can trigger migraines. Learn your personal triggers and you can easily avoid some migraines.
Migraine Headache Relief and Treatments
You can get relief from migraines. Our expert covers the many options for treating and preventing these debilitating headaches.
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Nobl Barazangi, M.D., Ph.D.
Sutter Lakeside Hospital
Migraine and stroke symptoms seem to overlap. How do I know I'm just having a migraine and not a stroke?
Some migraines can be associated with neurological symptoms such as weakness, numbness, tingling, vision and speech changes, and some strokes can be associated with headaches. Therefore, sometimes it is difficu... continue reading about Migraine and stroke symptoms seem to overlap. How do I know I'm just having a migraine and not a stroke?
Nobl Barazangi, M.D., Ph.D.
Sutter Lakeside Hospital
I'm a frequent sufferer of migraines. Does this mean that I'm at a higher risk of stroke?
There is some evidence showing an increased risk of stroke associated with migraine with aura. Specifically, women who have migraines with auras are at an increased risk for stroke.Smoking, oral contraceptive u... continue reading about I'm a frequent sufferer of migraines. Does this mean that I'm at a higher risk of stroke?
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