{"id":10795,"date":"2022-11-07T15:46:19","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T10:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wikihealthnews.com\/?p=10795"},"modified":"2022-11-07T15:46:19","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T10:16:19","slug":"migraine-serious-condition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wikihealthnews.com\/?p=10795","title":{"rendered":"Migraine: Is It A Serious Condition?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A strong headache associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/wikihealthnews.com\/how-does-diabetes-affect-my-pregnancy\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4023\">vomiting<\/a> , nausea along with sensitivity foe light usually lasts from hours to days is known as migraine. In addition, it comes in episodes of moderate-to-severe headache, most often one sided. \u00a0Generally it is associated with nausea and increased sensitivity to light and sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the difference between  migraine and a <a href=\"https:\/\/wikihealthnews.com\/types-of-headaches\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5176\">headache<\/a>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Migraine<\/td><td>Headache<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Migraine attacks are complex brain events preceded by other symptoms<\/td><td>cause pain in the head, face, or neck, often not associated with aura<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Occur over hours to days<\/td><td>May last for hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Events in a recurrent matter<\/td><td>May be&nbsp; a single event<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Migraine has a strong genetic component.<\/td><td>Depends on the underlying cause<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Difference between migraine and headche<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How long do migraine headaches last?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Migraine symptoms varies from person to person , the symptoms are classified into stages, they include ;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Prodrome or preceding symptoms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About 60% of people notice symptoms from hours to days before headache. Symptoms like light, smell, sound sensitive, fatigue, cravings, changes in mood, bloating, constipation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aura<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0Usually involves nervous system which involves vision, pain is usually stable at least less than a hour these symptoms include hallucinations( flashes of light, black dots ), vision tunnel, cant able to speak properly, ringing sensation in ears<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It usually starts as a dull ache which radiates into throbbing pain, it becomes worse during physical activity. these type of pain can radiate from one side to another or involves the whole head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Postdrome<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These type of migraine usually lasts up to a day makes you feel tired, cranky, weak, pain in muscle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is main reason for migraine?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact cause for migraine is not known , some studies says that changes in brain or genes which triggers migraine. Some of the studies states that some of the nerve cells sends over reactive signals which triggers the migraine. CGRP ( gene- related peptide) which makes the lining of blood vessels of the brain to swell, inflammation and pain caused by neurotransmitters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is at risk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Sex: women are more affected in ratio of 3:1 than men<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Age : usually it affects from ages from 10 to 40, for women it usually gets better or eradicate after age over 50 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Family history : most of the people with migraine have family history who get them .family history induces 50% of chance getting migraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medical conditions : depression, anxiety, epilepsy, disturbance in sleeping<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Migraine triggers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/femelife.com\/understanding-fsh-lh-hormones-in-ivf-cycle\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/femelife.com\/understanding-fsh-lh-hormones-in-ivf-cycle\/\">Hormonal change<\/a>s ; mostly women notice during ovulation , pregnancy or during menstrual cycle, are while taking birth control pills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stress ; when a person is stressed more, the brain starts to release chemicals which cause changes in blood vessels, this induces migraine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foods ; skipping a meal in a day, or taking too much caffeine in a day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changes in weather<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Senses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physical activity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usage of tobacco<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of migraine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common types are classic migraine ( with aura ) and another type is without aura<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Menstrual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silent <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vestibular<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abdominal <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hemiplegic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ophthalmic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Migraine with brain stem aura<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The frequency are classified into three levels,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Episodic ; you may experience headache now &amp; then<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High \u2013 frequency episodic : experiences at least 14 headache in a month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chronic : more than 15 days of headache noted in a mont5h, which is associated with intense pain or pain pulsates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are migraine curable?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Till now there is no cure for migraine but medications will help them to prevent from symptoms becoming worse. Changes in stress, lifestyle, sleep pattern can augment quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is this headache serious?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is very rare, very intense pain ( headache ) sometimes it is a indication of stroke or aneurysm. Persistent aura without infarction lead to work disability and loss of work. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However serious complications may occur at times, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Status migrainosus, a debilitating attack lasting over 72 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Migrainous infarction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> aura-triggered seizure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Diagnosis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indicative of symptoms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many times headache occurred recently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much time does headache lasts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any medical conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tests<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blood tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MRI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CT scan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EEG<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Treatment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pain relief ; OTC drugs, medicine for nausea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Triptans, ergotamine ; which helps in balancing the chemicals in the brain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lasmiditan ; used to ease the pain for nausea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CGRP receptor antagonists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wikihealthnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Migraine-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Migraine\" class=\"wp-image-10798\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Migraine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I stop getting migraines?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Managing the stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular proper diet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More intake of fluids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moderate exercise regularly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is coffee good ?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, coffee triggers it in many individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What foods to avoid ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ketogenic diet (high fat, low carbohydrate) is promising in migraine patients. You should avoid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High carbohydrate diet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid food allergens like fish, egg whites, egg yolks, nuts, orange, and strawberry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caffeine is found to be a a trigger for migraine, reduce intake of caffeinated beverages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fasting and starvation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Milk, cheese and chocolate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessive intake of nuts, fresh or dry fruits, dairy products, processed food, baked yeast foods and processed meat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Alternative Treatment <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lifestyle changes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regular exercise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yoga<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relaxation training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reduction of triggers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Detoxification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Melatonin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/femelife.com\/pcod-diet-chart\/\">PCOD Diet Chart<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/femelife.com\/unexplained-infertility\/\">Unexplained Infertility<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/femelife.com\/causes-of-female-infertility\/\">Causes of Female Infertility<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/femelife.com\/ivf-procedure\/\">IVF Procedure<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/femelife.com\/fertility-test-for-men-and-women\/\">Fertility Test<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Till now there is no cure for migraine but medications will help them to prevent from symptoms becoming worse. 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