Posts belonging to Category 'Headache'

‘Brain Fag’ Symptoms in Apprentices in Nigeria

The ‘brain fag’ syndrome, which was first reported from West Africa in 1960 among students, has been shown to occur very widely in African students in western educational systems south of the Sahara. This study investigated the distribution of its symptoms in a group of apprentices chosen by convenient sampling from Ile-Ife, a university [...]

VERTIGO

Vertigo is a symptom, not a disease. The term vertigo refers to the sensation of spinning or whirling that occurs as a result of a disturbance in balance (equilibrium). It also may be used to describe feelings of dizziness, lightheadedness, faintness, and unsteadiness. The sensation of movement is called subjective vertigo and the perception [...]

Menstruation, Migraines, and Other Headaches

Migraine headaches and other types of headaches frequently occur in relation to the menstrual cycle. Learn about the symptoms of migraines and other headaches, and find out how menstrual related migraine headaches are diagnosed, treated, and prevented.
What are Migraine Headaches?
Description of migraine headaches that includes symptoms, risks, and an emphasis on how women experience [...]

Headache

Headache associated with specific symptoms may warrant urgent medical attention, particularly sudden