Migraines and Headaches

Is it a migraine or a run-of-the-mill headache? The type of headache you have guides prevention and treatment options.

Common Triggers for Migraines

Knowing what triggers your migraines can help you avoid the next one – and some triggers may surprise you.

Head pain can continue long after a head injury. What to know.

Learn how to tell the difference between a common childhood headache and one that requires medical attention.

Children get all kinds of headaches. Most are nothing to worry about and easy to treat.

Is it really a migraine? Correctly identifying your type of headache is key to effective treatment.

Olive-induced headaches? Many different foods can trigger migraines. Learn your personal triggers and you can easily avoid some migraines.

You can get relief from migraines. Our expert covers the many options for treating and preventing these debilitating headaches.

Sutter Lakeside Hospital

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?

Sutter Lakeside Hospital

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?