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The Complete Guide to Migraine Headaches by Alice Peart      Page 37 of 87



                      ¾  Any physical injuries


                      ¾  Any inherent medical disorders


                  After collecting all available relevant information, doctors conduct urinalysis and

                  blood chemistry tests. These can expose any underlying medical conditions like
                  infections and thyroid; these conditions often precipitate and trigger a headache.


                  If migraines run in your family, doctors advise various tests and brain scans to
                  understand the extent of a migraine. Otherwise, if you suffer from sudden and

                  severe headaches, you need specific vision checks with CT scan and MRI.




























































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