MIGRAINE

A migraine is a headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. It's often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.

Migraines are a common health condition, and they can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life.

Aura:

For some people, a warning symptom known as an aura occurs before or with the headache. An aura can include:

• Visual disturbances

• Flashes of light or blind spots

• Tingling on one side of the face or in the arm or leg

• Difficulty in speaking etc.

Types:

1. Migraine with Aura (Classic migraine)

2. Migraine without Aura (Common migraine)

Symptoms:

Headache usually:

• Start as a dull headache and get worse within minutes to hours

• Pains are throbbing, pounding, or pulsating

• Pains are worse on one side of the head with pain behind the eye or in the back of the head and neck

• Pain lasts 4 to 72 hours

Other symptoms:

• Chills

• Nausea/vomiting

• Loss of appetite

• Sensitivity to light or sound

• Fatigue

• Increased urination

Causes:

Migraine is caused by abnormal brain activity. This activity can be triggered by many things:

• Hormonal changes in women

• Stress

• Changes in sleep patterns

• Skipping meals or fasting

• Bright lights or glare

• Certain foods or drinks, such as alcohol, caffeine, or foods that are high in tyramine (such as aged cheeses)

• Changes in the environment, such as changes in altitude or weather Certain medications

• Physical or emotional strain

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Homeopathic treatment:

Homeopathic medicine is selected based on the similarity of the patient’s symptoms. The patient’s physical and mental constitution is taken into consideration.

Homeopathic remedies help in reducing the intensity and frequency of migraine attacks. It also helps in gradually reducing the dose of conventional treatment.

There are a number of homeopathic remedies that may be used to treat migraines, including:

• Belladonna - It is used for migraines with severe throbbing pain that is worse on one side of the head

• Bryonia - used for migraines with a feeling of a tight band around the head, and pain that is worse with movement.

• Iris versicolor - used for migraines with a sensation of pressure or tightness in the head, and a feeling of heaviness in the eyes

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