Tension migraines have the combined symptoms of a tension headache and a migraine. The pain can be dull or throbbing, creating tension in the neck and head. Other symptoms can vary from person to person and might also include sensitivity to light, nausea, irritability, numbness or tingling. These types of symptoms are recurrent and can negatively impact quality of life if not treated.
In 2016, 38 million in the U.S. suffered from migraines. The World Health Organization states that tension migraines generally affect more than 80 percent of adult females and 65 percent of adult males. About half of the adult females who suffer from tension migraines have more than one occurrence each month, with a quarter experiencing four or more severe attacks per month. Migraines can also affect children and often go misdiagnosed.
Tension migraines can be brought on for a number of different reasons. Some of the more common triggers include:
Migraine specialist Dr. Kevin Smith has done extensive research through clinical trials to discover the correlation between migraine headaches and the structures of the nose. In a clinical assessment of more than 2,000 patients suffering from migraines, Dr. Smith discovered that bone spurs or a deviated septum were a strong contributor to the recurrence of migraines. After removing or repairing these conditions, more than 1,800 of the 2,000 patients experienced complete relief from migraine pain.
To learn more about the Smith Lift for migraines, please call Smith Center at (713) 795-0600
Sources:
American Migraine Foundation
NIH Medline Plus
Migraine Research Foundation
World Health Organization
At the Smith Sinus Migraine Institute, we offer the very best in facial plastic surgery procedures, including facelift, rhinoplasty, and eyelid surgery. Led by renowned board certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Kevin Smith, we only provide the highest quality patient care and use only the latest in medical technology and surgical techniques.
