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Migraine Research Paper

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I have always suffered from migraines since I was little I have never seemed to outgrow them I have always felt because my mom suffered from them too she gave them to me as well. Furthermore, doing some research on this subject I came a across an article by the Mayo Clinic (mayo.clinic.com) who described the definition of migraines and the symptoms. Migraines can be described as an, intense throbbing or a pulsing sensation in one area of the head and is commonly accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. In addition, when a migraine attack happens it can cause significant pain for hours or even days some individuals who suffered from are accompanied by sensory warning symptoms, such as flashes of light, blind spots, or tingling in your arm or leg. Treat for a migraine can vary usually medicine will work (I.e. Excedrin or Advil) if treat still hasn’t worked for talk to your doctor about medicines you can take and …show more content…

• Constipation
• Depression
• Food cravings
• Hyperactivity
• Irritability
• Neck stiffness
• Uncontrollable yawning
Aura-The nervous system that are usually visual disturbances, such as flashing lights. Most people experience migraines without aura usually symptoms build up over several minutes and last about 20-60 minutes. Aura can include:
• Visual phenomena, such as seeing various shapes, bright spots or flashes of light
• Vision loss
• Pins and needles sensations in an arm or leg
• Speech or language problems (aphasia)
Headache (the attack)-Migraines left untreated usually last from 4-72 hours, the frequency that the headache occurs depends on the person some individuals may have a headache several times a month or much less. Some of the symptoms may be:
• Pain on one side or both sides of your head
• Pain that has a pulsating, throbbing quality
• Sensitivity to light, sounds and sometimes

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