Most common in the 25–40 years old age group, about 96% of the population have reported having a headache. No one likes to experience this annoying, throbbing, constant dull or sharp pain in the head or face.
The good news is that the majority of headaches are often not serious. Still, they can impact quality of life and be a major source of aggravation. Often triggers such as stress, hormones, or gut imbalances are involved.
When the underlying issue is not clear, or the headaches are complex, lab tests can assist a practitioner in determining the most likely reasons one is suffering with head discomfort. Combining this objective information with a patient’s history and symptoms brings to focus the most important areas to make them stop.
In my latest post and video on headaches, I review the common types, how to know when they are serious, and functional and naturopathic medicine tests to help find the cause. I discuss the following topics about headaches:
- Classifications (primary and secondary)
- Common types (tension, migraine, and cluster)
- Causes
- Red flags that signal the need for prompt medical attention (the “SNOOP” acronym)
- Functional medicine tests to consider if the cause of them is not clear
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In an upcoming article, I’ll review some naturopathic and functional medicine approaches to soothe an aching head.
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