First Steps In Treatment: Headaches Migraines
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First steps in treatment
Headaches are frequently triggered by stress, fatigue, lack of sleep, or a missed meal. Some rest or a bite to eat, perhaps together with an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever, often provides the needed relief.
| Last updated: | September 05, 2008 |
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