Do You Know the Difference Between a Severe Headache and a Stroke?
Ronald Grisanti D.C.,D.A.B.C.O.,M.S.
A new study published in May in Neurology found that people who have a history of severe migraines were more likely to suffer an ischemic attack, the type of stroke that is caused by blocked blood vessels. The study involved approximately 12,000 men and women. The new research suggests that migraines and other headaches are not just an early sign of stroke, but may actually put you at risk for one. Although strokes are more common as you get older, these so-called "brain attacks" can strike at any age. How to Tell the Difference Between a Regular Pain from a Possible Stroke? "There is a great overlap in symptoms between migraine and stroke," says Philip Stang, MD, lead author of the study and an associate of the department of epidemiology at the University of North Carolina. Experts say there are some potential differences as well. For one, most migraines will clear up relatively quickly, whereas stroke symptoms are constant.
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