Acupuncture for migraine
Cluster headache, also referred to as episodic cluster headache or histamine headache, is a rare and severe primary headache disorder categorized as a trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia. It presents as a special migraine variant dominated by intense unilateral orbital and cranial pain, characterized by abrupt onset, extreme severity, and clustered symptomatic episodes. The exact etiology of … Read more
Post-lumbar puncture headache (PLPHA) is a distinct intracranial hypotension headache secondary to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) hypovolemia following spinal tap procedures. This iatrogenic headache occurs primarily due to excessive CSF loss or persistent CSF leakage, which lowers intracranial pressure and triggers mechanical traction pain within the cranial cavity. Two major pathological mechanisms contribute to post-lumbar puncture … Read more
Tension-type headache (ICD-10: R51) is one of the most prevalent primary headache disorders globally, primarily induced by persistent psychological stress and emotional dysregulation. This condition arises from prolonged involuntary contraction of the skeletal muscles and vascular smooth muscles in the craniofacial, cervical, and shoulder regions, resulting in chronic, persistent cranial pressure pain and soft tissue … Read more
Migraine is a prevalent neurological condition characterized by intense, throbbing, unilateral cranial pain. Clinically, it is defined by three hallmark features: abrupt onset of severe one-sided headache, spontaneous or pharmacologically assisted pain resolution with no residual neurological sequelae, and recurrent symptomatic episodes separated by pain-free intervals. As a periodic vascular headache disorder, migraine significantly impairs … Read more