Though relatively rare, cluster headaches are regarded as among the most painful conditions known. Though migraines affect about 10% of the population, less than 1/3 of one percent have experienced a cluster headache. The vast majority are fortunate not to have. Many anecdotal reports say cluster headaches are worse than migraines or even child birth.
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We’ve all had it done. In fact, the test is so quick and painless; most of us don’t even give it a second thought when we head to the doctor’s office. However, that screening that only takes a few minutes of time can be one of the most important rituals that you undergo at your [...]

A patient that experiences tightness as well as pain in the chest may be forgiven for thinking that it is heartburn and is a result of eating spicy foods or something like that. The signs of a heart attack can also be quite unassuming, though there is a need to understand who gets these attacks [...]

The variety of symptoms from headaches is considerable, and vary with different types.
Possibly the most common is the tension headache, usually the result of muscle tension in the neck and shoulders, or around the face. Migraines, affecting about 6-13% of the population (roughly 6% are men, 13% are women), is much higher in intensity (and [...]

When there is no apparent cause for high blood pressure, a physician may request the patient maintain a blood pressure log to help determine the cause. By using the log the doctor can see if there are any factors that cause the pressure to build or drop to dangerous levels, including specific activities or unusual [...]

You should make a note of the fact that besides the over-the-counter medications available on the market to treat heartburn conditions, there are also many natural remedies for heartburn as well that can prove to be very effective and also enjoy the benefit of not causing any serious side effects. And, it is also normal [...]

Despite how common they are, headaches are somewhat mysterious. Unlike, say, diabetes it isn’t know exactly what produces that particular kind of pain. Making the condition even more strange, there are in fact many different types of headaches.
Migraines afflict about 28 million Americans, in a ratio of about three to one women to men. Yet, [...]

With many different blood pressure machines on the market for home use, it can be confusing for people to discern which one is best for them. Additionally, many are skeptical of taking their own blood pressure at home since they have it taken often at the doctor’s office. By keeping track of the blood pressure [...]

Nerve damage in the back can be caused from many conditions. Some are caused by severe trauma of an accident, and some from degenerative diseases of the spinal column. Read on to learn about the different ways that a painful back can develop from the compression of nerves in the back. The best way to [...]

The only thing worse than suffering from heartburn during the day is dealing with the painful symptoms of nighttime heartburn. If your heartburn is keeping you up at night, you are not only dealing with the pain of the specific condition, but the resulting sleep deprivation as well. The good news is that there are [...]