Bibliograph

Coping with headaches and migraine, Alison Frith

Type

Label

Coping with headaches and migraine, Alison Frith

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-155) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Coping with headaches and migraine

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Alison Frith

Series statement

Overcoming common problems series

Summary

Headache and migraine affect more than 10 million people in the UK, two thirds of whom are women. They are one of the most common problems seen in doctors' surgeries and emergency departments, and are a leading cause of absenteeism at work and school, affecting a staggering 90,000 people each working day. Migraine attacks may include a range of manifestations such as nausea, vomiting and hallucinations, and may be so uncomfortable as to bring life to a halt. Headaches are usually less severe and more localised. There are a number of causes and triggers including lifestyle, diet, stress, and hormonal fluctuations. In the past, migraine was something you just had to 'put up with' and today many people do just still struggle on as best they can, or cope by drawing the curtains and going to bed. Nowadays, however, much can be done to manage and prevent migraine and other headaches, and this book explores these options

Target audience

adult

Creator