Headaches have many causes that
can only be determined by careful pain history evaluation and accurate diagnostic
procedures and imaging. The most common causes are muscle tension headaches and
migraines.
- Muscle tension headaches
usually occur in the temples or neck and are constant and sometimes
throb.
- Migraines
are associated with neurological symptoms and may include light
sensitivity and dizziness (the most common).
- Sinus
headaches are usually a "pressure" feeling in the forehead and
under the eyes.
- There are many other
types that are less common and some that are life-threatening
If you experience more than two headaches per
week, we suggest you seek care from your physician or from a headache
specialist like Dr. Prehn. If you are currently under the care of a
headache specialist and your headaches are being managed well, we suggest you
stay under the care of that doctor. But if you find yourself frustrated by
continued headaches, it may be that you have other contributing factors your
doctor may not be aware of because of his training and practice focus. These
are the type of headaches that Dr. Prehn specializes in. He has received
training in many medical and dental specialties to diagnose and treat headaches
that cross medical and dental specialties.
Important Note: If you
have the worst headache you have ever had,
or this is your first bad headache, you
should go to the Emergency Room immediately.
