May 14, 2019
Headaches are extremely common, so much so that nearly everyone in the world will experience at least one during their lifetime. In simple terms, a headache is defined as pain in the head or neck area, and symptoms vary depending on the type that is being experienced....
Apr 29, 2019
Cluster headaches are an extremely painful type of headache in which attacks appear in ‘clusters’, or cyclically. During a cluster cycle, excruciatingly severe attacks recur anywhere from 1 to 8 times per day, and cycles can last for weeks or even months.It’s a rare...
Apr 11, 2019
Differentiating between a migraine and a headache is not always the most straightforward process, but it’s important in order to identify the potential cause of the pain as well as the appropriate course of treatment.Differences are typically seen in the severity of...
Mar 27, 2019
There are several types of migraine, each with different sets of symptoms and varying levels of pain. The two main types are classified as those with aura and those without aura, formerly known as classical migraine and common migraine, respectively.Aura is a term...
Mar 14, 2019
Migraine is an unprovoked headache which lasts 4 to 72 hours and is accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, extreme sensitivity to light and sound, visual or sensory disturbances, and tingling or numbness in the face and extremities. The headache may be pulsatile or...
Feb 27, 2019
What really causes acid reflux? The conventional answer to this question is that acid backflows into the esophagus via a weak LES but that is not so much a cause as yet another symptom. Even the word ‘reflux’ gives the game away because it refers to a fluid going in...
Feb 27, 2019
The terms Acid Reflux, GERD, and heartburn are often used interchangeably but they are not all exactly the same thing. There are some subtle differences between the terms that could make a big difference. Heartburn explained Heartburn, despite its name, has nothing to...
Feb 27, 2019
There are more than 100 drugs available to treat acid reflux across 4 main classes of medication: Antacids, H2 Receptor Blockers, Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) and Pro-kinetic agents. As a whole, these drugs represent one of the most commonly used and prescribed...
Feb 27, 2019
Whilst the occasional bout of heartburn is quite normal and nothing to be stressed about, persistent acid reflux is not a benign condition. Acid reflux signals that something is awry in your digestive system. It is a symptom of a much bigger issue than the discomfort...
Feb 27, 2019
Acid reflux symptoms and definition Acid reflux is a digestive disorder where stomach acid leaks up into the esophagus rather than staying down in the stomach where it belongs. The symptoms are many and varied but commonly include chest pains and burning sensations...
