Do you have regular headaches, too regular and too throbbing to be normal? Migraine is a condition that differs from simple headache in several ways. Unlike random headaches, migraines follow a recurring pattern. Also, the condition is severe enough to make the sufferer abandon normal activities.
Symptoms
The pain throbs and may affect only one side of the head. The sufferer may also become nauseated and unable to bear bright light. The attack can last anywhere from several hours to several days. Shortly before a migraine attack, some victims have such symptoms as cold hands, fatigue, hunger, or mood changes. Then, just before the headache starts, there may be dizziness, a buzzing sound in the ears, a pins-and-needles sensation, double vision, speech difficulty, or muscle weakness.
Causes
According to specialists, the causes of migraine are not completely understood, but it is thought to be a disorder of the nervous system that affects blood vessels in the head. The throbbing nature of the pain apparently corresponds to blood going through irritated vessels.
How Can You Relieve Migraine?
Even though you cannot change the nervous system you have inherited. But you may be able to prevent migraine attacks from being triggered. Try to identify certain foods or circumstances that provoke attacks. Identifying triggers is not easy because several factors usually combine to produce an attack.
Even if you are unable to identify or avoid things that trigger your migraine, there are other ways to reduce the possibility of an attack. Experts recommend trying to maintain a regular pattern of sleep seven days a week. A change in caffeine consumption can trigger a migraine, so try limiting yourself to two cups of coffee or two cola drinks per day. Since hunger can provoke migraine, avoid skipping meals. Stress, so often a factor in migraine, is not easy to avoid, but you may be able to find ways to relax.
Treatment
A wide range of options are available to help treat migraine. Sleep is one of the best remedies. Nonprescription painkillers may bring sufficient relief for the sufferer to be able to sleep. Over the years, prescription medicines have become available specifically for treating migraine. Please note that naijapr does not endorse any particular method of treatment. Each person should carefully evaluate his or her options before making a decision. Visit a doctor if you have migraines.
