Migraine

Migraine is a neurological disorder that can cause more symptoms.It is often characterized by intense and debilitating headaches. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, speech difficulties, numbness or tingling and sensitivity to light and sound. Migraines often occur in families and affect all ages. The diagnosis of migraine is determined on the basis of clinical history, reported symptoms and elimination of other causes. The most common categories of migraine are those without aura (previously known as common migraines) and those with aura (previously known as classical migraines).

Symptoms

The symptoms of migraine can start one or two days before the headache itself. This is known as the prodromal stage. Symptoms at this stage may include:

• Food cravings
• Depression
• Fatigue or low energy
• Frequently broken
• Hyperactivity
• Irritability
• Stiffness in the neck

In the aura's migraine, the aura appears after the prodromal stage. During an aura, you may have vision, sensation, movement and language problems. Examples of these problems include:

• Difficulty speaking clearly
• Tingling or tingling sensation in the face, arms or legs
• See shapes, flashes of light or bright spots
• Temporarily lose sight

Migraine Pain

People define migraine pain as:

• Pulsate
• Pulsation
• Perforating
• Debilitating

It may even seem like a very boring and constant pain. Pain can start easily, but without treatment it will become moderate to severe.

Migraine pain most commonly affects the forehead area. It is usually on one side of the head, but can appear on either side or move.

Most migraines last about 4 hours. If untreated or unresponsive to treatment, they can last up to 72 hours a week. In aura headaches, pain may overlap an aura or may not appear at all.

Causes of Migraine

Hormonal Changes in Women. Estrogen fluctuations, like before or during menstruation, pregnancy and menopause, seem to trigger headaches in many women.

Hormonal Drugs. Oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy, can make migraines worse. However, some women find migraines that occur less often while taking these drugs.

Drinks. These include alcohol, particularly wine and too much caffeine, like coffee.

The Stress. Stress at work or at home can cause migraines.

Sensory Stimuli. Bright lights and sunlight can induce migraines and loud sounds. Strong odors - including perfume, thinner paint, passive smoke and more - trigger migraines in some people.

Sleep. Lack of sleep, too much sleep or a jet can cause headaches in some people.

Physical Factors. Intense physical exertion, including sexual activity, can cause headaches.

The weather is changing. A change in weather or barometric pressure can cause migraines.

Drug. Oral contraceptives and vasodilators, such as nitroglycerin, can aggravate migraine.

Food. Seasoned cheeses and salted and processed foods can trigger migraines. So you could skip meals or fast.

Food Additives. These include sweetener for aspartame and monosodium glutamate preservative (MSG), present in many foods

Migraine Treatment

Migraines cannot be cured, but the doctor can help you manage them so that you can get them less often and treat the symptoms when they occur. Treatment can also help with less severe headaches.

The treatment plan may have a combination of these:

• Remedies for migraine for self-care
• Lifestyle adjustments, including stress management and avoiding the triggers of migraine
• Painkillers or migraine sufferers such as NSAIDS or paracetamol (TYLENOL)
• Migraine-based medicines that you take daily to help prevent migraines and reduce the frequency with which you have a headache
• Migraine medications you take as soon as a headache starts, to prevent it from becoming severe and to alleviate symptoms
• Prescribed medications to help with nausea or vomiting
• Hormonal therapy in case of migraine in relation to the menstrual cycle consulting
• Alternative treatments, which may include biofeedback, meditation, acupressure or acupuncture.

Remedies for Migraine

You can try a few things at home that may also help remedy the pain from your migraines:

• Lie down in a quiet, dark room.
• Massage your scalp or temples.
• Put a piece of cold cloth over your forehead or behind your neck.