Headaches: How to Diagnose and Treat Them with Emily Rubenstein Engel, MD
Almost everybody gets a headache once in a while, and in many cases, time and over-the-counter pain relievers are all that’s needed to alleviate discomfort. However, for 45 million Americans, recurring headaches are a chronic condition that can greatly affect their quality of life, especially if they are not easily treated.vWhile headaches are common, frequent headaches are not normal. In this video, San Diego Health host Susan Taylor talks about headaches and how to treat them with Emily Rubenstein Engel, MD, a neurologist and director of the Dalessio Headache Center at Scripps Clinic. Learn more: https://www.scripps.org/7881yt
0:38 - What are migraines?
1:55 - How do you treat migraines?
2:15 - What role do hormones have in migraines?
2:45 - How can lifestyle changes help your migraines?
3:25 - How do you treat migraines?
3:50 - What is the cause of chronic daily headaches?
4:18 - What is a cluster headache?
4:50 - How do you treat a cluster headache?
5:08 - Can a headache be caused by medication?
5:28 - What is a tension headache?
5:40 - What causes a tension headache?
6:19 - How do you treat a tension headache?
6:40 - What is a sleep related headache?
7:07 - How do you assess someone with a headache?
7:30 - What are the treatments for headaches?
8:01 - How can biofeedback, botox, and lifestyle help?
8:33 - What is an occipital nerve block?
8:53 - What is occipital neuralgia?
9:09 - How can you prevent migraines?
9:30 - When should you see a doctor?