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Migraine

What is a migraine?

A migraine is a headache and neurological health disease causing a range of symptoms such as discomfort, throbbing pain in one side of the head, feeling pulsing sensation, and nausea. It is a very common problem these days especially among adults and even the younger generation because of the lifestyle they are living.

This problem might last from a few hours to days. As per the surveys, it is found that this neurological condition ranks sixth among the most disabling diseases across the world.

Types of Migraines

There are various migraine types one must be mindful of as it helps in dealing with the problem efficiently.

Here are its primary types:

Four stages of migraine

Migraine problem has the propensity of moving through four stages:

What causes migraine?

Migraine headache causes haven’t been defined yet and are complicated to completely comprehend. When an individual has a migraine headache, it implies that there is a particular nerve in the blood vessels sending pain warnings to the brain.

It also causes substances that are inflammatory into the head blood vessels and nerves. There is no reason behind this functioning of nerves.

However, certain triggers cause migraine pain and they are:

What are the symptoms of migraine?

One of the major migraine symptoms is unbearable pain. The pain can be throbbing, pulsing, mild to moderate, and severe. Although, there are symptoms one must be mindful of such as:

It is imperative to identify the triggers and migraine symptoms. One must understand the migraine phase and stage as they have diverse symptoms as discussed above for better comprehension.

When to see a doctor?

It is difficult to diagnose and treat the migraine problem but you must be aware of the fact that when do you need a doctor. Firstly, be aware of the warning signs such as severe headache and the intensity of it. Observe the frequency of the pain so that it becomes easier to explain while you get in touch with the doctor.

You must ensure to reach out to the GP if you are experiencing the migraine more than 5 times a month with the symptoms like:

Diagnosis

To identify the reasons for migraine, the doctor initiates the process of diagnosis first. So, you must share information such as family history and the symptoms you have been experiencing. Make sure to observe the signs and understand the triggers.

For a better diagnosis, ensure establishing the migraine symptoms such as:

Your doctor can ask you to get some migraine tests done, as sometimes it is difficult to identify the problem. These tests are:

Treatment

No cure is there for migraine treatment, although there are some medications and home remedies that can help ease the pain. Here are some of them:

Medications

Home remedies

Home remedies also are beneficial in treating migraine headaches, but never assume that it will be cured permanently. The remedies will help you with relieving the pain. Here are the remedies:

Why choose Rukmani Birla Hospital or RBH for Migraine treatment?

Rukmani Birla Hospital or RBH is a multi-speciality hospital in Jaipur with one of the best and top-notch infrastructure offering comprehensive healthcare services across all the specialties of medicines. RBH puts its best efforts into offering high-quality care with the expertise of highly-qualified and certified doctors.

We ensure providing complete care to the patients seeking migraine treatment.

Here is why you must book your appointment for migraine diagnosis and treatment with us:

Reach us now for more information and we will take care of all your healthcare needs.

 

FAQs

Is migraine a result of neurological dysfunction?

Yes, it is as when people experience a headache they refer to it as a migraine. The migraine symptoms can be unbearable and is a collection of neurological condition signs.

How can I stop migraine pain?

The simple answer to this question is you can stop migraine pain by early recognition. You must observe the triggers and symptoms. Keep a track of them so that next time you are aware of taking the action on time. Always keep your medication handy so that if you are experiencing mild headaches, you can timely take preventive measures.

Why doesn't the MRI display the migraine problem?

Migraine is a neurological disease and an abnormal function of the brain. MRI can reflect everything when it comes to the brain structure but will show a minute detail about the brain's functionality.

How severe is the migraine pain?

Migraine can be incapacitating for some people. It is known to be the second main cause of disability across the world. The symptoms aren’t just the pain but also the light sensitivity, sound, and feeling of vomiting or nausea. Hence, bearing the pain can be next to impossible sometimes which is why one must ensure visiting a renowned neurologist.

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