Chronic Migraines are estimated to affect 4% to 5% of general population. Patients will experience headaches with or without aura for 15 or more days per month. Chronic headaches comprise of different sub-groups, mainly considered as Chronic Tension-type headaches and Chronic Migraine headaches.
The treatment for chronic headaches is infinite and diverse. Medical and non-medical methods are available to help patients to deal with chronic headaches because these headaches cannot be cured. Symptoms typically include nausea, vomiting, the sensitivity of light and sound, changes in speech and sensation.
Treatment
- Physical therapy
- Acupuncture
- Relaxation training
- Biofeedback (improves health, performance, physiological changes)
- Dietary alteration
- Psychological or behavioral therapy
- Asprin
- ibuprofen
- Triptans
- Topiramate
- Chiropractic care (manipulation of neck and spine for proper alignment)