Migraine headache is a form of vascular headache. migraine headache is caused by vasodilation(enlargement of blood vessels) that causes the release of chemicals from nerve fibers that coil arond the large arteries of the brain. enlargement of these blood vessels streches the nerves that coil around them and causes the nerves to release chemicals. these chemicals cause pain, inflammation and further enlargement of artery.
WHAT CAUSES MIGRAINE?
- Allergies and allergic reactions
- bright lights, loud noises
- physical (or) emotional stress
- smoking or exposure to smoke
- skipping meals or fasting
- alcohol
- food containing tyramine, mono sodium glutamate or nitrate
triggers always do not cause migraine& avoiding triggers does not always prevent migraines.
SYMPTOMS OF MIGRAINE:
Symptoms of migraine can occur a while before the headache, immediately before and during the headache
- sleepiness
- irritability
- fatigue
- depression or euphoria
- yawning
- craving for sweet or salty foods
- a temporary blind spot
- tunnel or blurred vision
- increased urination
- loss of appetite
which are clearly illustrated in this flow chart
DIAGNOSIS:
migraine headaches are usually diagnosed when the symptoms described previously are present
- there are no specific test to prove that your headache is actually a migraine. however doctor may order a brain MRI or CT SCAN. if you have never had one before or if you have usual symptoms with your migraine.
TREATMENT:
There are two types of therapies for treatment
- NON-Medication therapy
- Medication therapy
NON-Medication therapy:
- using ice, biofeedback, and relaxation techniques may be helpful in stopping an attack once it has started
- sleep may be the best medicine if it is
MEDICATION THERAPY:
IF you have frequent migraines your doctor may prescribe medicine to reduce the number of attacks, you need to take the medicine every day for it to be effective. some of the remedy therapies are illustrated by this image
- Antidepressants such as amitriptylline or venlafaxine
- blood pressure medicines such as propranolol & verapamil
- seizure medicines such as valproic acid, gabapentin, & tropiramate
- acetaminophen is given as it reduces pain & fever by acting on pain centers in the brain
- NSAIDS like ibuprofen & aspirin can also act effective but aspirin is not always recommended.
HOME REMEDY FOR MIGRAINE RELIEF:
- Aromatherapy is considered to be one of the best migraine relief which includes aroma of peppermint,lavender& eucalyptus
- you can prepare a juice that include spinach,beetroot,cucumber which is effective in migraine relief
- try to include the diet containing multivitamins and some detoxifiers like garlic
- use of sandalwood paste on forehead may also act effective in migraine relief.
- juice of ripe grapes serves as one of the excellent home remedies for migraine
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