Facts You Should Know About Migraine.

  Migraine is a medical condition that involves severe, recurring headaches and other symptoms. Before the headaches, there may be sensory changes that are known as aura.An aura is a disturbance of the senses in the stages of an episode.The aura can act as a warning that a migraine headache is approaching. A migraine episode is different from a headache. The episode usually occurs in stages and can last for several days.It can affect a person's daily life , including their ability to work or study.The way it affects people can also vary.

Common symptoms includes;

(a)Eye pain.

(b) Sensitivity to light or sound.

(c)Nausea.

(d)Vomiting.

(e) Severe pain IQ,often only on one side of the head,that some individuals describe as pounding or throbbing.

(f)Nasal congestion.

(g)Sweating.

(h)Temperature changes.

(I)Stomach ache and

(j) Diarrhea.

Migraine attacks can be triggered by many factors,for example;

(I) Hormonal changes; around menstruation.

(II) Emotional triggers;such as stress, depression, anxiety, excitement and shock.

(III) Physical causes that can include tiredness,lack of sleep,shoulder or neck tension,poor posture, physical over exertion,low blood sugar,jet lag, irregular mealtimes,and dehydration.

(IV) Dietary Factors including alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, cheese, citrus fruits and foods containing the additive tyramine.

(V) Medications such as sleeping pills, horomone replacement therapy (HRT),and some birth control pills.

(VI) Environmental Factors such as strong smells, flickering screens, second hand smoke,loud noises,stuffy rooms, temperature changes and bright lights.

There are different types of migraine and the way they affect the body.below are  some types;

✓Common Migraine; This has no aura. About 80% of migraines are common.a person will not experience any sensory disturbances before a migraine.

✓Chronic Migraine is a migraine headache IQ that last for more than 15days per month for three consecutive months.

✓Classic Migraine (migraine with aura).It comes with sensory disturbances before the headache and are more severe than common migraines.

✓A Silent or Acephalgic migraine is a migraine without headache but with aura.

✓A Hemiplegic Migraine;This type of migraine causes temporary weakness on one side of the body,loss of sensation,or feeling "pins and needles". it's symptoms can mimic a stroke.

✓A Retinal Migraine causes temporary vision loss in one eye, which can last from minutes to months,but it is usually reversible.This is often a sign of a more serious medical problem,and patients should seek medical care.

✓Menstrual Migraine;The attacks follow a pattern that appears to link to the menstrual cycle.

✓Abdominal Migraine;This syndrome connects migraine attacks to irregular function in the gut and abdomen.it mainly affects children under 14years of age.

✓Vestibular Migraine; vertigo is a symptom of this form of migraine.it is a sensation of feeling off balance,you might feel like you are spinning or that the world around you is spinning.

✓Basilar Migraine;This is a rare type of migraine and is also known as migraine with brainstem aura and can affect neurological functions,such as a person's speech.

  If the following symptoms occur,the person should seek for immediate medical help;

(I)an unusually severe headache.

(II)visual disturbance

(III)loss of sensation

(IV)difficulty speaking.

These could indicate another condition that may need urgent attention,such as a stroke.

There is no cure for migraine,but thankfully treatments may reduce the frequency and severity of attacks and help relieve symptoms.

Lifestyle changes can also help reduce the frequency of migraines.For example;

(I) Getting enough sleep.

(II)Reducing stress.

(III) Drinking plenty of water.

(IV)Avoiding certain foods 

(V) Regular physical exercise.

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