Worth checking out.
A new guide for diagnosing and managing migraines has been published online by the Irish College of General Practitioners.
The Migraine Quick Reference Guide has been made available for free on the ICGP website.
Migraine is the most common headache disorder seen by doctors. The World Health Organisation Global Burden of Disease Studies have recently ranked migraine as the second highest cause worldwide of years lost due to disability.
It is estimated that there are currently more than a billion people with migraine on the planet and there are approximately 600,000 to 700,000 people in the Republic of Ireland with this condition.
Headache is commonly the most disabling feature of a migraine attack and severe headache is the most frequent reason for consultation with primary care physicians. The pain can begin abruptly or it can be gradual and can last between 4-72 hours.
The aim of the guide published on the ICGP website is to provide members of the public with a greater understanding of migraines, and improve peoples abilities to make self-assessments of headaches and migraines.
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