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Migraine Duration
Diagnosis
A doctor usually will diagnose migraine based on your history and symptoms. In most cases, a physical and neurological examination will be entirely normal.
There are no special tests to diagnose migraines. For example, a computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the brain usually will be normal. However, your doctor may recommend additional testing if your headaches have features that are not typical for migraines, or you develop other worrisome symptoms. If...
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Your doctor will ask you to estimate how often you have heartburn or other symptoms of GERD, whether your symptoms are worse when you lie down or... Read more »
Migraines Can Cause Brain Damage: Study
Study results are again indicating that Migraineurs who experience frequent Migraine attacks and / or have a long history of Migraines are at... Read more »
Migraine Food Triggers, Migraine Diet
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Exercise unlikely to ease migraines
New research published in the journal Headache has found that exercise doesn't appear to ease migraines. Exercise is often recommended for migraine... Read more »
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