Cluster Headaches Center - Austin, TX
Austin Neurologist Doctors for Cluster HeadachesType of Physician: Neurologist What is a Neurologist? A certification by the Board of Psychiatry & Neurology; practitioners focus on the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of disease or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, muscles and nervous system, as well as the blood vessels that relate to these structures. The neurologist is often the primary physician but also serves as a consultant to other physicians and may render all levels of care, including the continuing care of outpatients and/or inpatients. The neurologist will often perform and interpret tests that relate to the nervous system or muscles. Specialty: Neurology Common Name: Neurologist Doctors in Austin * Capital Neurology Associates  Thomas A Hill MD  Austin Neurological Clinic  Austin Sleep Disorder Center  Austin Neurological Clinic  Austin Neurological Clinic  Austin Neurological Clinic  Philip Leonard MD  Austin Neurological Clinic  Associated Neurological Specialties  Associated Neurological Specialties  Associated Neurological Specialties  Neurology & EMT Clinic  James Black MD  S Austin Professional Center  'Specially For Children  'Specially For Children  'Specially For Children  'Specially For Children  Sleep Disorders Center Of Central Texas  Sleep Disorders Center Of Central Texas  Headache & Pain Center  Sleep Medicine Consultants  Texas Neurology Center  Austin Neuro Diagnostic  Austin Neuro Diagnostic  Bhuvana Prasad Mandalapu MD  Sara A Westgate MD  Pain Evaluation & Treatment Center  Sami M Aboumatar MD  Neurology Solutions Consultants  Austin Diagnostic Clinic Neurology  Austin Diagnostic Clinic Neurology  Austin Diagnostic Clinic Neurology  Austin Diagnostic Clinic Neurology  Greater Austin Neurology Clinic  Central Tex Neurology Consultants PA  Central Tex Neurology Consultants PA  Central Tex Neurology Consultants PA  Central Tex Neurology Consultants PA  The NeuroScience Center  Neurology Associates  Neurology Associates  Neurology Associates  The Neurology Clinic  The Neurology Clinic  The Neurology Clinic  The Neurology Clinic  Praveen K Thangada MD  Hector F Colon MD PA  Shamsuddin Khwaja MD  King's Daughters Clinic  Scott & White Temple Pediatric Neurology  Scott & White Temple Pediatric Neurology  Scott & White Memorial Hospital  Michael E Oliver MD  Neurology Center of San Antonio  Neurology Center of San Antonio  Neurology Center of San Antonio  Texas Associates of Pediatric Neurology  Bernhard H Landgrebe MD  Neurology Clinic of San Antonio  Neurology Clinic of San Antonio  Neurology Clinic of San Antonio  Suzanne Gazda MD  Joshua W Goldman MD  Domingo A Lara MD  Bexar Diagnostic Medicine Associates  Wilbur S Avant MD  Badreldin A Ibrahim MD  Aamir J Siddiqi MD PLLC  Azreena B Thomas MD  Neurosurgical Associates  Peyton Delaney MD  Susan P Epner MD  South Texas Neurology Associates  John S Luther MD  Christine Truitt MD  UT Medicine San Antonio  UT Medicine San Antonio  UT Medicine San Antonio  UT Medicine San Antonio  Jorge N Martinez-Prieto MD  Daniel DW Hyun MD  Jorge A Saravia MD  Peter A Tarbox MD  Ronald A Stolz MD  Roberto Silva MD  Neurology Services PA  Melcher Neurology  Phoenix Medical Associates  Phoenix Medical Associates  Austin R Moody II MD Austin, TexasResidents of Austin are known as "Austinites" and include a diverse mix of university professors, students, politicians, musicians, state employees, high-tech workers, blue-collar workers, and white-collar workers. The main campus of the University of Texas is located in Austin. The city is home to enough large sites of major technology corporations to have earned it the nickname "Silicon Hills." Austin's official slogan promotes the city as "The Live Music Capital of the World," a reference to its status as home to many musicians and music venues. Upcoming Local Events2012-06-06
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Cluster HeadachesRead the Cluster Headaches article » IntroductionThe term "cluster headache" refers to a type of headache that recurs over a period of time. People who have cluster headaches experience an episode one to three times per day during a period of time (the cluster period), which may last from 2 weeks to 3 months. The headaches may disappear completely (go into "remission") for months or years, only to recur. A cluster headache typically awakens a person from sleep 1 to 2 hours after going to bed. These nocturnal attacks can be more severe than the daytime attacks. Attacks appear to be linked to the circadian rhythm (or "biological" clock). Most people with cluster headaches will develop cluster periods at the same time each year -- either in the spring or fall or the winter or summer. Cluster headaches are one of the most severe types of headache. It can be 100 times more intense than a migraine attack. Who Gets Cluster Headaches?Cluster headaches are the least common type of headaches, affecting less than 1 in 1,000 people. Cluster headaches are a young person's disease: the headaches typically start before age 30. Cluster headaches are more common in men, but more women are starting to be diagnosed with this problem. The male to female ratio is 2-3:1. What Causes Cluster Headaches?The true biochemical cause of cluster headaches is unknown. However, the headaches occur when a nerve pathway in the base of the brain (the trigeminal-autonomic reflex pathway) is activated. The trigeminal nerve is the main nerve of the face responsible for sensations (such as heat or pain.) When activated, the trigeminal nerve causes the eye pain associated with cluster headaches. The trigeminal nerve also stimulates another group of nerves that causes the eye tearing and redness, nasal congestion, and discharge associated with cluster attacks. The activation of the trigeminal nerve appears to come from a deep... Recommended Reading Related to Cluster HeadachesWhat is a headache?A Headache is defined as a pain in the head or upper neck. It is one of the most common locations of pain in the body and has many causes.
How are headaches classified?Headaches have numerous causes, and in 2007 the International Headache Society agreed upon an updated classification system for headache. Because so many people suffer from headaches and because treatment sometimes is difficult, it is hoped that the new classification system will allow health care practitioners come to a specific diagnosis as to the type of headache and to provide better and more effective treatment. There are three major categories of headaches:
What are primary headaches?Primary headaches include migraine, tension, and cluster headaches, ... Other Related Cluster Headaches ArticlesEmergency Contact for Austin
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