DO you know that frequent headaches are often a common sign of allergy? Migraine is a particular type of headache which is usually centered over one or other temple, although it can be generalized. Do you get zig-zag lines, white patches or bright lights in the field of vision, neck pain and dizziness, prior to, or during your headaches? Do you suffer from depression, irritability, restlessness, or anorexia. Nausea, vomiting and photophobia (sensitivity to light) prior to, or during your headaches? Then you may suffer from Migraine headaches!

Do you know that repeated, episodic headaches are quite likely to be due to foods? However, headaches are a symptom of a number of serious diseases which need to be differentiated by a doctor. When headaches are due to allergy, they can be caused by a number of foods, or food additives, as well as airborne allergens. Caffeine addiction - people with a high caffeine intake, can suffer headaches as a toxic reaction to the caffeine.

This practical information is made available by the Allergy Centre. An Allergist can tell you about headaches, why you may have them, what you can do about them, the best medication to use, the best place to seek treatment and whether you can get a cure for Headaches.

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