Navigating Life with Migraine and Other Headaches

AvWilliam B. Young,Stephen D. Silberstein

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Beskrivning

Navigating Life with Migraine and Other Headaches focuses on the many myths that exist around headaches and dispels common misperceptions by providing simple explanations on how headaches occur, and, most importantly, how to treat them. The authors give real, practical advice: when and how to manage your headaches, when to seek treatment, and when to be concerned. From vitamins to prescription meds; from when to go to the emergency department to optimizing doctor visits; options for managing headaches are presented in this accessible and easy-to-read resource.The more you know about headache, including the mechanisms that cause pain, the better you and your family can manage this common and chronic condition. Through the use of patient stories, a glossary of terms for easy reference, and key points for quick retention, this book is a high-quality resource for people looking for empowerment and a sense of control.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-04-26
Mått:206 x 140 x 15 mm
Vikt:318 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Brain and Life Books
Antal sidor:216
Förlag:OUP USA
ISBN:9780190640767

Utforska kategorier

Neurologi och klinisk neurofysiologi inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

William B. Young, MD, FAHS, FAAN is professor of neurology, director of the inpatient headache unit at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Dr. Young is a Fellow of the American Headache Society and the American Academy of Neurology. He received his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed a residency in neurology at Tufts University School of Medicine and the New England Medical Center in Boston.Stephen D. Silberstein, MD, FACP, FAHS, FAAN is professor of neurology and director of the Jefferson Headache Center at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Silberstein is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American Headache Society, and the American Academy of Neurology. He is past president of the American Headache Society and the Philadelphia Neurologic society. He received his medical degree from The University of Pennsylvania and completed a residency in neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He has written over 300 publications and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Headache Society in 2016.

Innehållsförteckning

Table of ContentsAbout the ANN's Neurology Now™ Books SeriesLisa M. Shulman, MDPrefaceSection 1: Managing Your HeadachesChapter 1: Introduction: Why is Headache so Important?Chapter 2: Pain, Disability, and Stigma in Persons with HeadacheChapter 3: Classification and Diagnosis of HeadacheChapter 4: Managing HeadachesChapter 5: Headaches Requiring Urgent Medical AttentionSection 2: Primary Headache DisordersChapter 6: Migraine: Causes and TriggersChapter 7: Treating Migraine with MedicationChapter 8: Alternative and Behavioral Treatments for MigraineChapter 9: Migraine in ChildrenChapter 10: Managing the Conditions That Often Coexist with MigraineChapter 11: Tension-Type HeadacheChapter 12: Cluster HeadacheChapter 13: Unusual Primary HeadachesSection 3: Secondary Headaches and NeuralgiasChapter 14: Sinus Headache and Nasal DiseaseChapter 15: Disorders of the Neck Chapter 16: Post-Traumatic HeadacheChapter 17: Trigeminal NeuralgiaChapter 18: Atypical Facial Pain and Temporomandibular DisorderGlossaryAppendix 1: Tests that Might Help Headache SufferersAppendix 2: Resources for Patients with Headache DisordersAbout the American Academy of Neurology and American Brain FoundationIndex