Migraine

Migraine is a neurological condition that causes intense, throbbing headaches, often accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and sometimes visual disturbances known as "auras".

Key Facts About Migraine

Types: Migraine can be classified into different types, including migraine with aura, migraine without aura, chronic migraine, and menstrual migraine.

Triggers: Common triggers include stress, hormonal changes, certain foods (like aged cheese and processed meats), caffeine, alcohol, and sleep disturbances.

Phases: Migraine attacks typically occur in four stages—prodrome (early warning signs), aura (sensory disturbances), headache (pain phase), and postdrome (recovery phase).

Treatment: Management includes lifestyle changes, avoiding triggers, medications (pain relievers, preventive drugs), and alternative therapies like acupuncture and relaxation techniques.