Symptoms of Migrai
These are divided into 3 phases;
Prodrome phase
Can have symptoms like yawning, neck stiffness, food cravings, mood changes.
Aura phase
Can have symptoms like vision loss, pins and needles sensation, seeing bright spots, weakness in 1 part of the body
Attack phase
Can have symptoms like headache, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound
Triggers
Hormonal changes like during menses.
Drinks like coffee.
Inadequate sleep or staying awake till late night.
Stress.
Physical strain.
Weather changes.
Skipped meals.
Medicines like OC pills.
Bright light / loud sound / intense smell.
Less water intake.
Hence its best to avoid the triggers of a migraine
Treatment
Look for the cause and treat the underlying cause.
If occasional, then can take pain killers as and when required.
If recurrent, can take long term daily basis medicines to prevent episodes.
If the headache is persistent even after taking these meds, then show a neurologist for evaluation
Prevention
Regular yoga and exercise.
Adequate sleep. Avoid remaining awake late at night.
Avoid excess coffee.
Eat at regular timings.
Avoid places having bright light, strong odour or excessive noise.
Avoid excessive physical exertion in the heat.
Drink a lot of fluids.
Manage stress.
Take pain killers in advance if the migraine is precipitated by menses.
Keep a migraine diary.
