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Major Signs You Are Suffering From A Migraine
Do you know that migraine affects over one billion people each year worldwide? It falls under the most common neurological disorders category, especially among females and young adults.
Migraines are not simply just ‘headaches’. They are accompanied by a lot more disturbing symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. People also experience mood swings, trouble sleeping, and concentration problems before even the headache begins.
If you are facing these issues on a regular basis, it is better and more important to identify your problem in detail.
Some major migraine signs include -
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Aura:
Every other migraine patient deals with visual symptoms like zigzag lines, flickering lights, or blind spots. Auras can happen before or during migraines for certain people. These are temporary nervous system symptoms. The majority of them are visual, but they can also involve other disruptions.
Each symptom often pops up mildly, over a few minutes, and lasts for up to 60 minutes. A little over a third of those who suffer auras may experience hearing impairments like tinnitus (ear ringing), music, or noises. In some rare cases, few individuals encounter motor auras that are accompanied by weakness on one side of your body or face.
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Lack of Good Sleep-
The inability to get a peaceful sleep is among the most common symptoms of migraine. Some people find it hard to sleep at night, while others wake up with a headache or other painful symptoms.
This can start a vicious cycle and also trigger migraine headaches most of the time. Sleep deprivation or oversleeping can cause a great deal of migraine headaches.
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Watery Eyes or Stuffy Nose-
Studies have shown that some people experience sinusitis symptoms during migraine attacks. These symptoms usually lead doctors to wrongly diagnose migraines as sinus headaches caused by viral or bacterial infections that are recovered within seven to eight days. However, this is a common misdiagnosis associated with migraine.
Opening up to people can help a lot in getting bottled-up emotions and feelings out of your system. Getting a chance to spend abundant time with your near and dear ones can help you feel lighter and happier. Having your family and friends near you can create an optimistic impact on your life and buoy you to face life’s difficulties and complications.
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Cravings-
Oftentimes, during the prodrome phase, people experience cravings for certain food items like chocolates and certain cheeses. These are strong craving sensations and usually act as an onset for a full-fledged migraine attack. Other symptoms, including weariness, impatience, yawning, and auditory sensitivity, may also be present along with the cravings.
While certain medications may temporarily alleviate your symptoms, over time, they may make them worse. Furthermore, it may be challenging to stop using such substances due to their rewarding effects.
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Pain In The Eyes-
According to the Office for Women’s Health, migraine pain frequently hides behind one eye or ear. You could also feel it in the eye socket and surrounding the eye. It causes a lot of visual discomforts.
People might end up thinking they need to see an eye specialist, but that can’t make their symptoms better. In addition, people can experience dizziness too.
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Neck Pain-
A common statement from migraine patients is, “My neck gets stiff, then I get a headache.” Well, the migraine is probably still in its early stages. Or, following a migraine, individuals may get neck discomfort or throbbing pain in the back of their neck.
Seek medical attention right away if you witness a stiff neck along with a headache, nausea, fever and vomiting, as these symptoms could suggest a more serious condition.
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Nausea With or Without Vomiting-
A migraine without an aura can only be identified, according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3), if the patient also exhibits either a blend of nausea and/or vomiting or light as well as sound sensitivity (more on that later). During a migraine attack, all four symptoms could coexist.
According to StatPearls, medical professionals commonly deliver pain drugs non-orally, typically through an injection or infusion, for those who have migraines that are accompanied by severe pain, nausea, and vomiting. In addition to painkillers, antiemetics—medications to prevent nausea and vomiting—can be administered.
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Activity Triggers-
Regular activities like stair climbing and walking might aggravate migraine symptoms.
Some migraines are brought on by physical activity (such as running and lifting weights) or stress. To rule out underlying reasons, such as a brain aneurysm, a complete workup may be necessary for people with exertion-induced headaches.
The majority of persons with migraines reported that exercise was a trigger.
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Headache Hangover-
A migraine sufferer could feel as though their body has been beaten when the attack is over.
During the post-migraine period, people may feel post-headache symptoms, including weariness, difficulty concentrating, weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness, and loss of vitality. This stage is known as the postdrome phase.
Migraines can be treated and prevented with medicine. But the narrative is not only about medicine. Additionally, it’s critical to look after your health and learn how to handle migraine pain when it occurs.
The same lifestyle decisions that support general health can also help you experience fewer migraine attacks and diminish discomfort.
The most efficient strategy to treat migraines is frequently by combining medication with behavioral techniques and a healthy lifestyle.
For people who are seeking migraine treatment, Parul Sevashram Hospital has a highly qualified and experienced team of neurologists who strive to offer a healthy lifestyle to people. Visit now to receive the best experience!
Dr. Komal Patel
Dr. Geetika Patel
Dr. Devanshu Patel
Dr. Atul Kumar Saxena
Dr. Dipesh Duttaroy
Ms. Ekta Modi