HE101 Study Guide - Final Guide: Muscle Tone, Headache, Soft Palate
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Can be caused by mother"s lifestyle (and be transmitted to the fetus) May result from diluted blood vessels within the brain, underlying organic problems or excessive stress & anxiety. Generally caused by muscle contractions/tension in the neck or head: this tension can be caused by actual strain placed on neck/head due to overuse, static positions for long periods of time, or tension triggered by stress. Triggers: alcohol (red wine), lack of sleep, menstruation. Treatment: otc meds (pain relievers such as tylenol, aspirin), relaxation massage, music. Pulsating pain on one side of the head (behind or around 1 eye), dizziness, nausea, intolerance for light & noise. Hemicranias (half of head) 70% unilateral. Excruciating pain that lasts for any period of time typically 4 to 72 hours. Some migraines can lead to temporary visual impairment: in 20% of cases, migraines are preceded by sensory warning sign known as aura (flashes of light, tingling, blind spots)
