Diagnosing the cause of persistent daily headache can be difficult. People who visit the emergency room with disabling headache may be misdiagnosed as tension-type headaches instead of migraines. It is important to choose a doctor who is sensitive to the needs of headache sufferers and is aware of the latest advances in treatment.
According to the International Headache Society, a diagnosis of tension-type headache is suggested by the following symptoms:
Greetings! Welcome to the December, 2009, Headache and Migraine Disease Blog Carnival. The Headache & Migraine Disease Blog... Read more »
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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