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The goals of National
Headache Awareness Week, June 7-13, 2009, are to gain recognition of headache
pain as a real and legitimate condition, to encourage sufferers to see
a physician for proper diagnosis and treatment, and to let sufferers
know that there are new treatments available.
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
classifies headaches as
vascular,
muscle contraction (tension),
traction and inflammatory (secondary).
Headaches come in differing intensities, degrees of severity, and causes
for concern. They may occur on their own (primary) or they may occur
as a result of some other condition (secondary). Most headaches, while
uncomfortable,
are not serious,
however there are times when it is very important to
call your doctor.
Headaches occur in people of all ages and can be debilitating and affect the performance of sufferers of any age.
The American Headache Society (AHS) provides
guidelines for recognizing
headaches in students. KidsHealth
offers explanations and advice for both parents,
and kids.
"Adult
Guide to Children's Headaches" by the National Headache Foundation
(NHF) provides descriptions
of different types of headache, and guidelines for when to call a physician.
Access Excellence @ the National Health Museum has
these resources related to headaches:
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