Principles of treatment of persistent headaches in children

An important prophylactic effect have propranolol and flunarizin. Antidepressants and antiepileptic drugs are also effective in treating headaches in children. In placebo-controlled studies, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have not been evaluated as a means

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An important prophylactic effect have propranolol and flunarizin. Antidepressants and antiepileptic drugs are also effective in treating headaches in children. In placebo-controlled studies, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have not been evaluated as a means

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Principles of relief of acute headaches in children – recommendations

Headache treatment used in adults is also effective in pediatric practice, but there is a certain difference in the selection of doses of drugs. The European Federation of Neuroscience (EVN) has developed recommendations for the

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Headache treatment used in adults is also effective in pediatric practice, but there is a certain difference in the selection of doses of drugs. The European Federation of Neuroscience (EVN) has developed recommendations for the

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Ineffective headache treatment

An acupuncture treatment may be useful for acute pain, such as dental pain. Acupuncture is widely used in the treatment of diseases accompanied by chronic pain, although their effectiveness, according to research results, is not

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An acupuncture treatment may be useful for acute pain, such as dental pain. Acupuncture is widely used in the treatment of diseases accompanied by chronic pain, although their effectiveness, according to research results, is not

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Herbal Headache Prevention

Pyrethrium (chamomile maiden, Tanacetum parthenium L.) is extracted from flowers resembling daisies. Its main active ingredient is parthenolide. Pyrethrium reduces inflammation and is often used in the treatment of fever, arthritis, menstrual pain and migraine.

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Pyrethrium (chamomile maiden, Tanacetum parthenium L.) is extracted from flowers resembling daisies. Its main active ingredient is parthenolide. Pyrethrium reduces inflammation and is often used in the treatment of fever, arthritis, menstrual pain and migraine.

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Preventive treatment of headaches with minerals and vitamins

The daily needs of an adult organism in magnesium are 300-400 mg. This level can be achieved with daily consumption of 2-3 ounces (1 ounce = 28.349 g) of roasted pumpkin seeds or 3-4 cups

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The daily needs of an adult organism in magnesium are 300-400 mg. This level can be achieved with daily consumption of 2-3 ounces (1 ounce = 28.349 g) of roasted pumpkin seeds or 3-4 cups

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Smoking and nutritional supplements in the treatment of headaches – effectiveness

The use of products containing nicotine affects the activity of important neurotransmitters that affect the course of headaches. Among these mediators are endorphins, serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine. The effect of nicotine on neurotransmitter metabolism explains

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The use of products containing nicotine affects the activity of important neurotransmitters that affect the course of headaches. Among these mediators are endorphins, serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine. The effect of nicotine on neurotransmitter metabolism explains

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Sleep mode in the treatment of headaches – the principles of normalization

Every fifth patient suffering from chronic headaches, changing sleep patterns is a frequent trigger for headaches. It is believed that not only an excess, but also a lack of sleep worsens the course of chronic

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Every fifth patient suffering from chronic headaches, changing sleep patterns is a frequent trigger for headaches. It is believed that not only an excess, but also a lack of sleep worsens the course of chronic

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Gymnastics and physiotherapy in the treatment of headaches – the effectiveness

After switching to alternative methods of treatment, namely exercise, 47% of subjects who did not respond to relaxation procedures, experienced a significant reduction in headaches. Thus, exercise can be used as an effective additional method

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After switching to alternative methods of treatment, namely exercise, 47% of subjects who did not respond to relaxation procedures, experienced a significant reduction in headaches. Thus, exercise can be used as an effective additional method

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Gymnastics and physiotherapy in the treatment of headaches

In the vast majority of patients suffering from primary headaches, violations of the musculoskeletal system can be detected. Thus, postural disorders and myofascial pain points were detected in 8 out of 10 patients. Regardless of

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In the vast majority of patients suffering from primary headaches, violations of the musculoskeletal system can be detected. Thus, postural disorders and myofascial pain points were detected in 8 out of 10 patients. Regardless of

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Headaches – nutritional guidelines

Two studies examined the effects of foods containing aspartame or chocolate on the course of headaches. Daily consumption of foods containing high doses of aspartame for 4 weeks increased the frequency, but not the severity,

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Two studies examined the effects of foods containing aspartame or chocolate on the course of headaches. Daily consumption of foods containing high doses of aspartame for 4 weeks increased the frequency, but not the severity,

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