Headache Center - Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Neurologist Doctors for HeadacheType 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 Lafayette *![]() Leopoldo A DeAlvare MD ![]() James N Dominque MD ![]() Daniel C Dunlap MD ![]() Kevin Hargrave MD ![]() Our Lady of Lourdes Neurology Department ![]() Donald C Harper MD ![]() Fabian Lugo MD ![]() Southwest Neuroscience Center ![]() Southwest Neuroscience Center ![]() Timothy L Himel MD ![]() Neil Smith MD ![]() Neuro Medical Center Clinic ![]() Neuro Medical Center Clinic ![]() Neuro Medical Center Clinic ![]() Neuro Medical Center Clinic ![]() Neuro Medical Center Clinic ![]() Neuro Medical Center Clinic ![]() Neuro Medical Center Clinic ![]() Neuro Medical Center Clinic ![]() Neuro Medical Center Clinic ![]() Neuro Medical Center Clinic ![]() The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC Neurology ![]() The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC Neurology ![]() The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC Neurology ![]() The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC Neurology ![]() Steven Zuckerman MD ![]() Steven Zuckerman MD ![]() Louisiana Neurologic Consultants ![]() Southeast Neuroscience Center ![]() Southeast Neuroscience Center ![]() Marvin D Clifton MD ![]() Alexandria Neurology Center ![]() Alexandria Neurology Center ![]() Neurology & Sleep Center ![]() Neuro Associates of LA ![]() Neuro Associates of LA ![]() Neuro Associates of LA ![]() Neuro Associates of LA ![]() Drs Braud & Cruse ![]() Southeast Neuroscience Center Lafayette, LouisianaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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HeadacheWhat 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, as well as a variety of other less common types of headache.
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