Chat Support
Monday to Saturday
12am-12pm
Migraines are severe, painful and recurring headaches on one side of the head. The pain that a migraine can cause can last for hours or even days. It comes with vomiting, nausea and sensitivity to smell light and sound.
Many people use the word migraine to describe a severe headache. But a migraine is the result of any changes in the brain.
There are two types of a migraine
Causes of a migraine
The specific cause of a migraine is unknown. But there may be changes in the chemicals that send messages between the brain cells. Other factors that may trigger a migraine includes:
Signs and Symptoms of a Migraine
Signs and symptoms of a migraine may start one to two days before a headache. This stage is known as the prodrome stage with symptoms such as:
For migraines with aura:
Attack stage symptoms:
Migraine pain can last for 4 hours. If not treated, it can last up to 72 hours. The pain may start out as mild. But the pain may become moderate to severe if left untreated.
Post-attack symptoms:
The adverse effect of the problem
Problems that may happen during a migraine attack which include:
Preventive measure of a migraine
The preventive measure includes:
Anti-migraine medicines
Anti-migraine medicines include:
Migraine diagnosis
Your doctor will diagnose your migraine by listening to your symptoms. Your doctor will also perform an exam to know the cause through a CT scan.
Migraine treatment
Treatment for migraines can help stop the symptoms and prevent future attacks. There are a lot of medicines that can treat a migraine and they fall into two categories:
This medicine can stop the symptoms of a migraine. It should be taken during a migraine attack. Examples of pain-relieving medicines are:
This medicine can reduce the severity of migraines. It should be taken every day.