Migraine

A migraine is a common headache disorder caused by recurrent throbbing, typically affecting one side of the head and can cause nausea and blurred or distorted vision. A study was done to examine the risks of cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction, stoke, peripheral artery disease, venous thromboembolism, atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, and heart failure in patients diagnosed with migraines, and the general population. This study conducted by the Department of Clinical Epidemiology

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

Migraine is a complex disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of headache, most often unilateral and in some cases associated with visual or sensory symptoms known as an aura, that can arise most often before the head pain but that may occur during or afterward. Migraine is most common in women and has a strong genetic component (Chawla, 2015). Signs and symptoms of a typical migraine include the following: 1. Throbbing headache with physical activity. 2. Localized pain that is usually unilateral

available for migraines, it is imperative to understand the pathophysiology. Currently, a migraine is considered a neurovascular disorder that involves the trigeminovascular system, a nerve bundle responsible for various sensations in the face. According to Kalra (2007), “the paroxysmal nature of a migraine suggests that it might be related to mutations in the calcium channel gene rendering neurons unstable so they react to normal environmental stimuli abnormally initiating the migraine attack.” Certain

Migraines Migraines, the head pounding agony that is experienced by millions worldwide. They are severe, reoccurring headaches which can last as long as 72 hours. Many who suffer from migraines also experience nausea and sensitivity to noise, light and smell. THE HISTORY Migraines aren’t recent, in fact that have been around since as early as 7,000 BC, but unfortunately valid treatment was not around back then. ‘Trepenation’ is the earliest form of treatment available for migraines, in which one

Migraine Headaches: One Condition, Different Perspectives Migraine headaches are not normal headaches. They are often a chronic, on-and-off condition, causing sufferers various issues in all aspects of life. School and work become more difficult, and lives are disrupted. In order to reduce the effect of migraine headaches on Americans, it is important to understand the condition and its effects. Understanding Migraine Headaches Migraine headaches are very different from typical headaches. They

Why Migraines Strike Summary: The article begins by explaining the importance of migraines and how often they occur. The article says that there are more than 300 million people who suffer from their migraines, and they deal with all the symptoms of migraines like excruciating and pulsating pain in the head. Interestingly migraines have been around for around 7000 years, but it is only been in recent history that they have been recognized as a legit illness. However, even though it is now recognized

reduces frequency of episodic migraine headaches Clinical bottom line: Prophylactic acupuncture treatment decreases episodes of migraine Clinical Scenario: Your patient is a 40 year-old Caucasian female visiting the clinic for migraine headache. She doesn’t want to take medication whenever migraine happens and asks if there anything else she can do to prevent or reduce the occurrence of headache. Search Process: PubMed was searched with key wards “acupuncture” and “migraine”. Filters used were clinical

A migraine is a common, chronic, and debilitating neurovascular disorder. It is characterized by attacks of serve headache along with autonomic nervous system dysfunction and some patients an aura neurological symptom (Goadsby, Lipton, & Ferrari, 2002). Migraine attacks start at any age but they peak in the early to mid adolescence age. Migraines rates were observed for a year and the results showed the prevalence of migraines being 11% overall, 6% among men and 15-18% in women(Stewart WF, Lipton

Migraines: A Complex Disorder If I can only make it to my bed, I'll be fine. My head hurts terribly. I would do anything to stop the pain. I've taken three extra strength Tylenols and the pain hasn't diminished at all. My head is spinning. Ever so often, the world around me turns dim and then bright. I close my eyes. I need to lie down, but I am driving. I feel nauseous. The pain that started on one side of my head is spreading as it pulsates. I squeeze my head and rub my temples, but the