Fact: The vast majority of Headache & Migraine diagnoses come from the history. Keeping a diary and details of your attacks helps the experts to understand your unique situation and what may trigger or contribute to your attacks. Your complete Medical-Health records, including past test results and diagnoses also provide valuable clues.
A thorough headache and migraine review will always take into account the onset, timing, frequency, duration and location of your attacks, as well as additional symptoms such as any neurological changes.
Its crucial to look at ALL possible areas which may contribute; which may include ear/nose/throat/neck/jaw/diet/vision/neurological/ dietary/systemic issues. So the key to many headache /migraine is a a really thorough history, followed by relevant examination(s)
For more: Ask your health care professional or see our Case Review service.
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