{"id":1479,"date":"2020-04-27T13:00:38","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T13:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1479"},"modified":"2020-04-29T05:49:55","modified_gmt":"2020-04-29T05:49:55","slug":"migraine-symptoms-causes-risk-factor-and-precaution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/migraine-symptoms-causes-risk-factor-and-precaution","title":{"rendered":"Migraine- Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factor and Precaution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Overview <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A migraine may cause intense\nthrobbing pain or a sense of pulsation, usually at one side of the brain. It&#8217;s\nalso accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme light and sound sensitivity.\nMigraine symptoms can last hours to days and the pain can be so intense that it\ninterferes with the daily activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For certain cases, before or with\nthe headache happens an alert sign known as an aura. An aura can include visual\ndisruptions, such as light flashes or blind spots, or other disruptions, such\nas tingling on one side of the face or speaking in an arm or leg and\ndifficulty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medications can help prevent and\nmake certain migraine less painful. Combined with self-help remedies and\nlifestyle changes, the right medicine could help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/migraine-symptoms-causes-risk-factor-and-precaution\/#Migraine_Symptoms\" title=\"Migraine Symptoms\">Migraine Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/migraine-symptoms-causes-risk-factor-and-precaution\/#Causes_of_Migraine\" title=\"Causes of Migraine\">Causes of Migraine<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Migraine_Symptoms\"><\/span>Migraine Symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Migraines, mostly beginning in\nchildhood, adolescence or early adulthood, will progress through four stages:\nprodrome, aura, assault and post-drome. Not everybody who has migraines goes\nall the way through<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prodrome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can note subtle changes one\nor two days before a migraine, which warn of an upcoming migraine including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Constipation<\/li><li>Mood changes, from depression to euphoria<\/li><li>Food cravings<\/li><li>Neck stiffness<\/li><li>Increased thirst and urination<\/li><li>Frequent yawning<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aura<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aura can occur before or during\nmigraines, for some people. Auras are Nervous System reversible signs. They are\ntypically visual but may contain other disruptions as well. Normally, each\nsymptom starts slowly, builds up over a few minutes and lasts 20 to 60 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples of\nmigraine aura include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Vision loss<\/li><li>Sensation of pins and needles in the arm or\nleg<\/li><li>Fatigue or numbness in the face or on one\nside of the body <\/li><li>Hearing noises or music<\/li><li>Uncontrollable jerking or other movements<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Attack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Untreated a migraine normally\nlasts four to 72 hours. How much migraines happen varies from person to person.\nMigraines can rarely occur, or strike several times a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a migraine, you might\nhave:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Pain\ngenerally on one hand but also on both sides of the head<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Pain that\nthrobs or pulses<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Feeling\nprone to light, sound and even smelling and touching<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Nausea and\nvomiting<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Post-drome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can feel exhausted, confused\nand washed out for up to one day following a migraine attack. Some people are\nrecording feeling overwhelmed. The sudden head movement could momentarily bring\nback on the pain again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to see\na doctor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the migraines are\nundiagnosed and untreated. When you have migraine symptoms and signs regularly,\nkeep a record of your attacks and how you&#8217;ve treated them. Then, make an\nappointment to discuss your symptoms with your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if you have a history of\nheadaches if the pattern changes or the symptoms unexpectedly feel different\nsee the doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any of the following\nsigns and symptoms that may suggest a more severe medical condition, see your\ndoctor immediately or go to the emergency room:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An abrupt, severe headache like a thunderclap<\/li><li>Headache with fever, stiff neck, mental\nconfusion, seizures, double vision, weakness, numbness or trouble speaking&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/li><li>Headache after a head injury, especially if\nthe headache worsens<\/li><li>A chronic headache that is worse after\ncoughing, exertion, straining or a sudden movement<\/li><li>New headache pain after age 50<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Migraine\"><\/span>Causes of Migraine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the causes of migraine\naren&#8217;t completely known, genetics and environmental factors seem to play a\nrole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These can include brainstem\nchanges and their connections to the trigeminal nerve, which is a major pathway\nto pain. Or maybe there are imbalances in brain chemicals \u00e2\u20ac\u201d like dopamine,\nwhich in the nervous system helps to relieve pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers are studying the role\nSerotonin plays in migraines. Multiple neurotransmitters play a role in\nmigraine pain, including the peptide associated with the calcitonin gene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Migraine Triggers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of migraine\ntriggers, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hormonal\nchanges in women:<\/strong> For certain women, variations for estrogen,\nsuch as before or after menstrual cycles, pregnancy and menopause, tend to\ncause headaches. Hormonal medications such as oral contraceptives and hormone\nreplacement therapy can also cause migraines worse. Nevertheless, some women\nnote that their migraines occur less often after taking these drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drinks:<\/strong> Those\ninclude alcohol, especially wine, and too much caffeine, for example, coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stress:<\/strong> Working or\ndomestic stress can cause migraines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sleep\nchanges:<\/strong> Missing sleep, getting too much sleep or a jet lag may cause\nmigraines in some people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Physical\nfactors:<\/strong> Intense physical exertion, including sexual activity, might\nprovoke migraines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weather\nchanges:<\/strong> A weather change or barometric pressure may prompt a migraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Medications:<\/strong> Oral\ncontraceptives and vasodilator like nitroglycerin can make migraines worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Foods:<\/strong> Aged\ncheeses and salty, processed foods can cause migraines. So, maybe to miss meals\nor fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Food\nadditives:<\/strong> It includes the sweetener aspartame found in many foods and the\nmonosodium glutamate preservative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Risk factors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several factors which\nmake you more prone to migraines, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Family History:<\/strong> If you have\na migraine family member, then you have a good chance of developing them too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age:<\/strong> Migraines\ncan start at any age, but the first occurs frequently during adolescence.\nMigraines tend to intensify during your 30s, and in the following decades, they\nslowly become less intense and less frequent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sex:<\/strong> Migraines\nare 3 times more likely to occur among women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hormonal\nchanges:<\/strong> For women who have migraines, headaches may start just before or\nshortly after menstruation onset. During pregnancy or menopause, they can shift\ntoo. Generally, the migraines change after menopause<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking prescription painkillers,\nsuch as Excedrin Migraine for 3 months or in excess doses for more than 10 days\na month, can cause severe overuse of medication by headache. When you take\naspirin or ibuprofen for more than 15 days a month or triptans, sumatriptan or\nrizatriptan for more than nine days a month, the same happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Headaches of drug overuse arise\nwhen the medication prevents pain relief and begins to cause headaches. Then\nyou&#8217;ll take more pain medicine, which will start the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview A migraine may cause intense throbbing pain or a sense of pulsation, usually at one side of the brain. It&#8217;s also accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme light and sound sensitivity. Migraine symptoms can last hours to days and the pain can be so intense that it interferes with the daily activities. 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