Category: Headaches

When treating weak and moderate headaches, acetylsalicylic acid and NSAIDs are more effective; acetaminophen® and opioids are less effective. With a combination of 100 mg of caffeine with analgesics, reduction of headaches is observed 1.5

Neurochemical disorders in migraine A wide range of neurotransmitters is involved in the pathogenesis of migraine. The mechanism of action of drugs that effectively stop and prevent headaches is associated with effects on neurotransmitters, mainly

All drugs used in the treatment of headaches can be divided into two groups: used for the relief of a headache and for prophylactic treatment. Preparations of the first group are intended for the treatment

Migraine genetics More than half of patients suffering from migraine, have close relatives, especially on the maternal line, also suffering from migraine. A study of more than 8,000 adult twin couples showed that if one

Pathogenesis (developmental mechanisms) of migraine Head structures that are sensitive to pain include skin, bones, paranasal sinuses, blood vessels, and muscles. The parenchyma of the brain is insensitive to pain. Secondary headaches occur during stretching,

Unlike traditional studies on comorbidity of headaches and migraines, during the Norwegian study for 12 months, the relationship between headache and gastrointestinal disturbances was studied among 43,782 adult patients. The trial participants were divided according

Benign paroxysmal torcicolis in children Benign paroxysmal torticolysis usually affects babies and is characterized by an increase in seizures as they mature. Episodes of involuntary bends or turns of the head, vomiting and ataxia can

Abdominal migraine in children – signs Abdominal migraines are described as episodic attacks of abdominal pain, of moderate to high intensity, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and pallor. In this case, any pathology of the

Cyclical vomiting in children – signs Cyclic vomiting occurs in infants and young children and can be diagnosed in any healthy child with unexplained, suddenly appearing and self-disappearing nausea and vomiting, accompanied by pallor and

Benign paroxysmal dizziness in children – signs Benign paroxysmal dizziness usually makes its debut in early childhood and manifests itself in short-term episodes of marked imbalance, more frequent at an early age and slowing down