| Description |
xvi, 177 pages ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
Inside diseases and disorders
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Inside diseases and disorders.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
What are headaches? -- The history of headaches -- Causes and risk factors -- Signs and symptoms -- Diagnosis, treatment, and management -- Long-term prognosis and potential complications -- Effects on family and friends -- Prevention -- Issues and controversies -- Current research and future directions. |
| Summary |
"Every one of us had to deal with a headache at least once in his or her life. They can affect anyone, regardless of race, gender, age or pre-existing conditions. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 50% of adults across the world will experience a headache in any given year. Headaches can be caused by external factors such as stress, medical conditions, toxic substances, or just become a condition on their own. Although a headache is most often a symptom of something else, many headaches can become real disorders with a significant impact on the quality of life of those affected"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Headache.
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Headache (DNLM)D006261 |
| ISBN |
9781440875311 hardcover |
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1440875316 hardcover |
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