In today’s era, we are getting to hear about many types of diseases, one of them is migraine. Migraine is a condition in which a person feels severe headache again and again. Usually its effect is seen in half of the head and the pain comes and goes. Migraines often begin in youth and most commonly affect people between the ages of 35 and 45. According to WHO, it is more common in women.
Migraine is quite different from normal headache. The pain that occurs in this is very sharp, and sometimes it becomes out of tolerance. Migraine can affect people in different ways. These are a series of triggers, severity, symptoms and frequency. Some people have this pain several times a week, while some have it occasionally. In children, migraine attacks are of short duration. Global studies suggest that about 1% of the world’s population may have chronic migraine. Let us know about some symptoms of migraine.
symptoms of migraine
1. Visual Disturbance
2. Difficulty in speaking
3. feeling dizzy or unbalanced
4. Nausea
5. Vomiting
6. Irritability, getting angry
7. Low blood pressure
8. Being disturbed by the sound
9. Stiffness in the neck
10. Excessive thirst
11. Frequent urination
12. Feeling hungry
13. being constipated
due to migraine
Remember, these reasons can make you have a migraine problem.
1. Tension
2. Loud sound
3. Bright light
4. Strong fragrance
5. Allergy
6. Smoke
7. Irregularity in sleeping
8. Consumption of alcohol
9. Hormonal change
10. Birth control pills
11. Irregular periods
12. Tiredness
13. drug abuse
different stages of migraine
Migraine occurs in four stages, viz
1. Prodrome-
1-2 days before the migraine, such symptoms appear in about 60% of migraine sufferers.
1. being sensitive to light, sounds, or smells
2. fatigue
3. loss of appetite
4. severe thirst
5. constipation or diarrhea
2. Aura-
Only 20% of migraine sufferers experience aura before the headache starts.
There are many such symptoms due to which a person may have to face some trouble. Such as zigzag vision, light vision or flashes of light. Such symptoms may appear from a few minutes to about an hour.
3. Attack-
The effect of this phase can last from about four hours to three days. According to the situation, its effect can be on one side of the head or on both sides as well. There are some signs to recognize such a condition, such as nausea, vomiting, fainting, or sensitivity to light. About 80% of people have nausea and vomiting along with the headache.
4. Post Drom-
In this final stage of migraine, a person feels weak and tired.
Foods that can trigger migraine.
1. Chocolate
2. Dairy products, especially cheese
3. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
4. Red wine, aged cheese, smoked fish, chicken liver, figs and some beans.
5. fruits (avocados, bananas, citrus fruits)
6. meat with nitrates
7. onions
8. Peanuts and other nuts and seeds
9. Processed, fermented, or pickled foods
Migraine Prevention Tips
1. Getting enough sleep
2. Exercise
3. Keeping the routine balanced
home remedies for migraine
1. Doing yoga.
2. Apply ice pack and compress.
3. Take rest in a closed dark room.
4. Don’t take stress.
