The neurovascular theory does is contrary to the vascular theory and instead suggest the vasodilation is a phenomenon that is a associated with trigeminal nerve axon activation from triggering mechanisms. This then releases neuropeptides such as substance P, neurokinin A, and CGRP (a potent vasodilator) from axon terminals near the meningeal and other blood vessels. This then produces an inflam...

Headaches are common in children and teenagers. By 7 years of age, 40% of children have had headaches, with 2.5% having frequent nonmigraine types and 1.4% having migraine (1). By 15 years of age, 75% have had headaches: 15.7% with frequent tension type, 5.3% with migraines, and 54% with infrequent nonmigraine headaches. The evaluation of the child with headaches is similar to the basic approac...

In 1973, at the suggestion of a friend, and apparently based on the advice of a traditional Welsh healer, a Welsh woman Mrs Anne Jenkins tried taking three fresh leaves of feverfew iJanacetum parthenium) each day in an attempt to rid herself of severe and recurrent migraines. After ten months, Mrs Jenkins' headaches had vanished and did not return as long as she kept taking feverfew. Her enthus...

background: migraine is a chronic  neurological  disorder, characterized  by recurrent  moderate to severe headaches. worldwide migraine a=ects nearly 15%. studies suggest that genes involved in the production of nitric oxide (no) may act as genetic  factors for migraine. no synthase  3 (nos3) by expressing  enzyme nos regulates  endothelial  derived no. one  class of  medications   used  as  f...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Recurrence of migraine headaches after treatment is common. The evidence regarding steroids for preventing migraine headache recurrence is controversial. This meta-analysis examined the effectiveness of steroids for prevention of recurrent headaches. METHODS Databases (PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Library) and conference proceedings were searched for randomized contr...

INTRODUCTION In recent studies, it has been suggested that there is a relationship between migraine headaches and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The PTSD has not been diagnosed by a clinician in these studies; the evaluation has been carried out by the screening scales. Besides, it has also been asserted that there was relationship of alexithymia with migraine and other chronic painful ...

Headaches are among the most prevalent and disabling neurologic disorders there several unmet needs as current pharmacological options inadequate in treating patients with chronic headache, a growing interest focuses on nutritional approaches non-pharmacological treatments. Among these, largest body of evidence supports use ketogenic diet (KD). Exactly 100 years ago, KD was first used to treat ...

THE CLINICAL SYNDROME of migraine is estimated to affect 23 to 29% of women and 15 to 20% of men.' This very common condition is characterized by recurrent attacks of headache associated with photophobia, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and other autonomic disturbances and frequently by striking focal neurological manifestations. The episodes are distinctly varied in frequency, severity, and durati...

OBJECTIVES To describe a case and review literature for intracerebral hemorrhage caused by migraine. DESIGN Case report. SETTING Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. PATIENT A 54-year-old truck driver with a 2-year history of atypical headaches. RESULTS A 54-year-old right-handed truck driver was seen in consultation with a 2-year history ...

Background: Migraine headaches are a common childhood ailment with a higher prevalence in adolescence. Acupuncture has gained popularity for treating migraine headaches. Objectives: The aim of this article is to introduce a five-step system to guide practitioners through the diagnosis, point selection, and treatment process for migraine headaches within the Traditional Chinese Medicine framewor...