Mirgraine

When we talk about a headache then almost every person knows about it. But when we talk about migraines then it is not known to every person. So, the question arises is migraine a headache or something else? Migraine is a neurological condition or pulse sensation in which a person feels like a striking hammer on one side of the head. A Person cannot sleep during migraine attacks because it is intense pain.

Symptoms of migraine

Migraine headaches are caused by changes in the nerves and blood vessels. Migraine accompanied by

·        Vomits

·        Nausea

·        Visual disturbance

How the migraine attack occurs

A migraine attack is caused by the activation of TGVS (Trigemino vascular system). TGVS afferents lead to the activation of structure which allows transmission and perception of pain and release of vasoactive peptide causing neurogenic inflammation. Migraine attacks are followed by the triggers that generate migraine

The trigger of migraine attacks

LACK OF SLEEP:  lack of sleep is quite common in women due to their kids and chores. Migraine attack chances are more in mother

STRESS AND ANXIETY: Most people deal with stress and anxiety and it causes depression. Due to depression neurons produce an action potential and migraine attacks occur.

Hypocalcemia and vitamin D deficiency: hypocalcemia is common in women it also triggers the migraine attack.

FOODS: Some food that upset your stomach or effects on your brain can also cause a migraine attack. Try to eliminate these foods after migraine attacks for a month.

·        Monosodium glutamate MSG

·        Caffeine

·        Aged cheese or meat (contain amino acid tyramine)

·        Alcohol

·        Citrus fruits

·        Spicy food

Skipped meal: skipped meals or fasting reported 56% migraine trigger in a population-based study.

Physical exertion: exercise migraines can also occur when the weather is hot and humid.

Exposure to light: exposure of sunlight or high beam light like a car or bike headlight activate migraine attack. 

Screen time duration: it is become a lifestyle now to use smartphones watching videos and playing games. Do you know? only 2 hours is acceptable to screen time for adults otherwise it affects mental health and it cause migraine attack as well.

Dehydration: when your body does not have enough fluid it also triggers the migraine attack.

AURA IN MIGRAINE

·        Aura is a neurological disturbance which occurs before or during migraine include

·        blurred vision

·        dizziness

·        numbness or tingling,

·        affecting of spinning

·        the weakness of one side of the body

Treatment or controlling of migraine attacks

Treatment of migraines is still not known but some pain killers help in ease the pain. Migraine can last from 3 hours to several days. But migraine can be controlled by the following:

·        take peaceful sleep

·        avoid taking the stress and do the things which make you happy

·        avoid noisy or lighting areas

·        eat on time

·        avoid the use of the cell for more than one hour

·        drinks lots of fluid or water

·        add magnesium and vitamin B supplements in your diet