Migraines Headaches Medical Reference

Doctors often mistake migraine headaches for other medical conditions. Here are some of the most common misdiagnoses, and how to avoid them.

Misdiagnosis happens so often that one study found 95% of people who thought they had a sinus headache actually had a migraine. Here's how to tell them apart.

Where your head hurts isn't a foolproof way to diagnose the cause, but the location of your headache can be a good starting point.

You might have this condition if you get a new headache in the days after you have a concussion. Find out what's causing it and learn how to manage the symptoms.

Find out more about this rare kind of headache, including the symptoms, causes, and treatments.

When you have a temple headache, figuring out what’s causing the pain is a good step toward relief. We explain which types of headaches can cause pain in your templates.

Ophthalmoplegic migraine is a nervous system syndrome that affects the eyes and head. Know the symptoms and how your doctor will diagnose you or your child.

If you suspect that certain foods or drinks trigger your migraine, an elimination diet could help. It's not a sure-thing, but if you stick with it, you might figure out what's bringing on your headache and prevent pain down the road.

When you have a headache, you might want to try other treatments besides drugs to try to ease your pain. Do essential oils work?

Migraine pain doesn’t end when the headache goes away. Learn how you can ease that migraine hangover.

Do you get headaches very often, or do they last a long time or hurt too much? If pain relievers and your regular doctor haven’t helped, it may be time to check into headache specialists.

If you feel pain behind your eyes, there's a good chance it could be a type of headache.

Migraines shouldn’t prevent you from driving. But it can be unsafe if it happens while you’re behind the wheel. Here’s what to know.

Most headaches aren’t the main health issue, but symptoms that come with another problem. Find out if your head pain is a primary or secondary headache, and when you should see a doctor.

Are your ears bright red and hot? You might have a rare condition called red ear syndrome.

For most, migraines mean things like head pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. For others, their rare type of migraine can bring many other things.

What happens during a migraine? Learn more about the phases that can happen before, during, and after migraine attacks.

Deal with migraine? Here’s how tracking your symptoms may help.

Learn about neuromodulation, a type of therapy that may ease migraine pain, prevent migraines, or end them faster without the side effects of medications

Find out why your head can suddenly hurt when you eat or drink something ice cold. And is it ever a serious problem?

Migraines can be relentless and very painful. But they also can set off other problems, including serious ones that can land you in the hospital.

Changing pressure on your brain from too much fluid -- or too little -- can lead to headaches. We take a look at high- and low-pressure headaches, how to tell the difference, and what you can do about them.

If you have migraines, especially migraines with aura, you may be at greater risk for heart disease. Learn the latest about the migraine-heart link.

How to keep from getting waylaid by a migraine when you’re on the road.

Stress and sleep issues have deep ties to migraines. Find out why and what you can do about them.