Beschreibung:
Headaches seriously affect the quality of life for millions of sufferers. The result range from lost productivity and lost income to restricted ability and low self-esteem. For many it takes years to find the appropriate medication. In this accessible book the authors explain what information you should record for your physician, what a physician is looking for in a neurological examination, and what you should and should not do to reduce the frequency and severity of your headaches. The authors discuss various important aspects of headaches. Topics include: the effects of stress, psychological factors, food triggers, and environmental risks, the symptoms of migraine, cluster and tension-type headaches, and others. This book is a must-have for anybody suffering from headaches.
Headache for History Buffs.- Maybe I Have a Sinus Headache.- Maybe It's All Due to Stress.- Are You Sure I Don't Have a Brain Tumor?.- What Causes Headaches?.- Don't Make It Worse.- What Can I Do About My Headaches?.- What Do I Have to Look Forward To?.- Here's the Take-Home Message.