Migraine is one of the commonest causes for Headache. It is also a frequent cause for dizziness (this condition is called VESTIBULAR MIGRAINE)
A patient with migraine suffers from headache at regular intervals. The Headache is typically one sided (though not always) lasting for a few hours. It may be accompanied by
- Nausea & vomiting
- Increased sensitivity to light and sound
- Visual symptoms (dark spots, bright flashes of light)
- Dizziness (in vestibular migraine)
A patient with migraine suffers from headache at regular intervals. The Headache is typically one sided (though not always) lasting for a few hours.
DEALING WITH MIGRAINE INVOLVES
- Life style change
- Medicines
LIFE STYLE CHANGES INCLUDE
- Stress management
- Good sleep (8hours/day )
- Regular exercise
- Avoidence of triggers : dietary (caffeine, alcohol and certain dairy products like cheese)
- Avoidence of triggers : crowded and noisy places
- Avoidence of triggers : dehydration
- Eating on time
- Minimizing screen time
MEDICINES MAY BE
a) Preventive
If the headache occurs more than once in a week, preventive medicines are given.
b) Rescue medicines
Rescue medicines are received for those who experience migraine attacks occasionally. They are given whenever the patient experiences headaches due to migraine. The medicines are given to relieve both headache & accompanying nausea with vomiting.
These patients can often be managed this life style changes.
