Headache & Migrane

Headache & Migrane services offered in Cicero and Chicago, IL

An alarming one in six people in the United States (one in five women) suffers from severe headaches or migraines. At Cermak Immediate Care in Cicero and the Marshall Square neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois, their team can determine the cause of headaches and migraines and offer treatments that ease your discomfort. Schedule an evaluation at Cermak Immediate Care by calling the nearest office, booking a visit online, or simply walking in today.

What are headaches and migraines?

Migraines and headaches cause aching, throbbing, or sharp pain in any part of your head. They’re surprisingly common: More than 37 million people in the United States have migraines, a severe headache with neurological causes.

Seeking treatment at Cermak Immediate Care addresses the root cause of head pain, eases your discomfort, and can restore your quality of life.

Can you offer examples of the different migraines and headaches?

The various forms of migraines and headaches include:

Cluster headaches

Cluster headaches are excruciating and develop in clusters, meaning they can appear daily or several times a day for a few months. These headaches are caused by blood vessel dilation in your brain linked to serotonin and histamine release. Altitude, bright lights, and physical exertion can trigger cluster headaches.

Migraines

Migraines are usually extremely painful or crippling headaches stemming from brain activity changes. Migraine sufferers often complain of nausea or vomiting, fatigue, or dizziness, in addition to extreme head pain. Sensory disturbances caused by migraines can affect touch, vision, and speech. Some sounds or smells, exercises, or lights worsen migraine symptoms.

Tension headaches

Tension headache pain typically spreads across both sides of your head. The pain can begin at the back of your head and move forward. Stress, hunger, and eyestrain are possible causes of tension headaches, which are common.

Sinus headaches

Sinus headaches often appear after you become ill or congested. They’re caused by sinus passage swelling and contribute to pain behind your cheeks, nose, and eyes. Sinus headache pain is usually more severe first thing in the morning or when you bend forward.

What raises your risks of headaches and migraines?

Things that can raise the risk of developing headaches or migraines include:

Allergies
Weather changes
Stress
Family history of headaches or migraines
Being female (migraines)
Hormone changes
Dehydration
Skipping meals
Strenuous exercise
Infections
Flu
Brain tumors
Eating specific foods or additives
Lack of sleep
Needing (but not wearing) glasses or contacts
High blood pressure (hypertension)

It’s critical to detect or rule out serious causes like some medical conditions, head injuries, and tumors of headaches and migraines.

How does my provider diagnose headaches and migraines?

The Cermak Immediate Care team reviews your medical history and symptoms, completes a physical exam, and can order imaging procedures or on-site lab testing to screen for underlying causes of migraines or headaches and create a personalized treatment plan.

How are headaches and migraines treated?

Your personalized headache and migraine treatment can include one or more of the following:

Acupuncture
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications
Prescription medicines
Dietary and other lifestyle changes
Stress management techniques
Botox®
Occipital nerve blocks

Specific headache and migraine treatments are based on the severity and type of headache or migraine and your goals, medical history, treatment preferences, and lifestyle.

Book a headache and migraine evaluation at Cermak Immediate Care by calling the nearest office or requesting a visit online today. Walk-ins are also welcome.