What is migraine disease? - Dr. Hamidreza Torabi Neurologist
What is migraine disease?
What is migraine disease?
masoud7777 1396-11-25 02:36:16 +00:00Migraine is a severe headache that can occur in the form of throbbing in the head and may cause nausea, vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine attacks can cause severe pain in the head and last for hours or days, and can be so intense that a person wants to lie down and sleep in a quiet and dark place. Some types of migraine may be accompanied by warning sensory symptoms, such as lightning and flashes of light, blind spots, or tingling in the hands and feet. Medicines are available to reduce the pain and frequency of migraine attacks. The best result of these drugs is when they are used with a combination of lifestyle changes and home remedies.
Types of migraine disease
There are several types of categories for migraine disease, which we will explain some of them:
Migraine with light radiation. This type of migraine occurs when warning signs known as light radiation appear before it occurs. Almost a third of people who have migraine suffer from this type. These warning signs can include vision problems (including seeing light rays) and dryness in the neck, shoulders, or legs. Migraine without light radiation. Migraine without headache. This type of migraine is also known as silent migraine and occurs when there are symptoms such as light radiation, but the patient's head does not hurt.
Symptoms of migraine disease
The symptoms of migraine are different and may be one or a combination of the following symptoms:
The headache is throbbing and throbbing, which usually starts as a vague pain and then turns into a throbbing and throbbing pain. The pain usually worsens with movement. The pain may move from one side of the head to the other, or affect the front of the head or the entire head. Sensitivity to light, sound or smell Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or abdominal pain loss of appetite Feeling cold or hot paleness tiredness dizziness blurred vision diarrhea Fever (very rare) Most migraine headaches last about 4 hours, but in severe types they may last up to a week. The number of migraine attacks varies between different people, usually migraine sufferers have migraine headaches 2 to 4 times a month, however, some have this attack once every few days and others once or twice a year.
Causes of migraine headache
The main causes of migraine are still unknown, however, the causes of this disease are not only related to brain changes but also to genetic factors. People with migraine may have inherited it. These days, scientists believe that one of the causes of this disease is hereditary abnormal factors in certain parts of the brain. Some of the factors that can trigger the onset of migraine and migraine attacks are:
Emotional stress. One of the most common triggers of migraine headaches is emotional stress. Some chemicals and preservatives in food and some food. Certain foods and drinks, including old cheeses, processed foods, salty foods, alcoholic beverages, and food additives such as nitrates (found in pepperoni, hot dogs, and smoked meats), monosodium glutamate (usually found in cheese), can trigger about 30% of migraines. caffeine Consuming too much caffeine or stopping it suddenly can cause migraine headaches. Of course, note that sudden changes in blood caffeine levels are alarming, otherwise caffeine is one of the foods used to treat severe migraine headaches. Change in sleep pattern. In some people, sleeping too much or too little sleep can trigger the disease. Physical factors. Vigorous physical activity, including sex, can trigger migraines. Environmental changes. Certain medications, including birth control pills and vasodilators. Hormonal changes in women and menstrual periods Prevention of migraine
By changing the lifestyle, the number of migraine attacks and their intensity can be reduced. Some of these changes include:
Avoid migraine headache triggers. If certain foods or fragrances trigger your migraine headaches, avoid them. Reducing the consumption of caffeine, smoking and alcohol is one of the ways of prevention. Also, maintaining a regular pattern for sleep and food, in addition to controlling stress, is another one of these ways. regular exercise Regular aerobic exercise can reduce stress and prevent migraine attacks. These sports include walking, swimming or cycling. Of course, don't do intense exercise, because intense and sudden exercise can cause headaches. weight loss Obesity is another factor of migraine, weight loss, exercise and healthy diet can reduce the risk of migraine headache. Reducing the effects of estrogen. If you are a woman who suffers from migraines, estrogen can be one of the factors that trigger migraines. Try to reduce or stop the use of hormonal and contraceptive drugs with the doctor's advice.
