Join Dr. Jill Valerius and host Lee Henrikson as they have a discussion about Migraines.
A tension headache is the most common type of headache. These headaches often feel like a dull ache or pressure around the forehead, temples, or back of the head. Many people describe the sensation as a “tight band” around the head. Tension headaches are commonly associated with stress, poor posture, muscle tightness, dehydration, eye strain, or lack of sleep.
Migraines, on the other hand, are much more complex neurological events. Migraine symptoms often go far beyond head pain alone. Many individuals experience nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light or sound, visual disturbances known as aura, dizziness, or fatigue. Migraine pain is frequently throbbing in nature and may occur on one side of the head.
Migraines can last for hours or even days and may significantly interfere with daily activities, work, exercise, and sleep.
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