Migraine is a type of headache caused by the changes in the levels of serotonin and nor- adrenaline like hormones.
Types of Migraine:
1. Classical migraine: It comes with aura that is with some symptoms before hand.
2. Common migraine: It comes without any before hand symptoms.
Signs and symptoms:
1. Pain is often on one side of the head. Sometimes two sides of the head also occur.
2. Pain is severe and decreases are increases in severity.
3. Patient cannot tolerate even small sounds like taking etc.
4. Patient does not like to see the lights.
5. The pain is throbbing type.
6. Other factors provoking it are: Travelling, hungry stomach, disturbances in sleep and more during summer season.
7. Taking alcohol causes the migraine.
8. There are changes in the mood, weakness pain in muscles, distension in stomach etc.
9. There is numbness, not able to speak, anxiety and in confused state of mind.
Migraine is genetic type and hereditary (running in families).
Sex: Migraine is more common in females than males. Often it occurs before the regular monthly menstruation.
Investigation:
Blood vessels in the frontal region of the head are in dilated condition.
Treatment:
There is no specific treatment, but very effective drugs are available to give relief from the symptoms. There is a history of recurrences.
Please share your experience with Migraine.
