Migraine

The most common type of headaches are tension type headaches, migraines and cluster headaches, which affects 40%, 10% and 1% of the adult population respectively (Hainer & Matheson, 2013). I should have inquired about the photophobia, phonophobia and if aggravated by physical activity because these are the criteria for migraine headache. I should have inquired the length of headache because it helps to distinguish between tension type headache and migraine (Hainer & Matheson, 2013). I should have asked if headache was persistent or episodic and onset is sudden or gradual. This is because migraine last for 4-72 hours and it usually builds up over a period of 1-2 hours, progressed posteriorly and becomes diffuse (Chawla, 2016).…

Migraines (Confirmed on medical certificate): In 2015 Demelsa was working as an au-pair in Australia, when she slipped in a bath and hit the back of her head receiving a concussion. She spent five days in hospital and then returned to New Zealand and was living in Dunedin with friends. This is when Demelsa says her migraines started. Demelsa reports a constant "base pain" which is a 7-8/10. She reports that she is now used to this pain. Three to four times a week she has an increase of…

Migraines are real medical conditions just like diabetes and asthma. It is not just a headache. Migraines are severe, excruciating headaches, but are known to be a serious concern. There is no exact cause to migraine headaches, but some major effects that can cause them are bad posture, flashes of light, nausea or vomiting, and increased sensitivity to light. Stress is another major cause of migraines. But, there are many different types of migraines. Although, the employer has the duty to…

Migraine is a debilitating headache that effects 14% of population, and up to 18% of women with higher prevalence rate in the age range of 40-49. Currently, by the world Health Organization (WHO), migraine ranks 19 among disabling disease with imposing substantial emotional and socioeconomic burden on the suffering patient. Given these facts, improving diagnosis with optimal treatment will reduce the burden globally. Diagnosing migraine is clinical and is based on the history and exclusion of…

Introduction A migraine headache is an intense, throbbing pain on one or both sides of the head. Recurrent migraines keep coming back. A migraine can last for 30 minutes to several hours. What are the causes? The cause of this condition is not always known. However, a migraine may be caused when nerves in the brain become irritated and release chemicals that cause inflammation. This causes pain. Certain things may also trigger migraines, such as: Alcohol. Smoking. Stress. Menstruation. Aged…

No one knows for certain exactly what causes migraines. Currently it is thought a series of small irritations or events build up until the dam bursts and a migraine headache is triggered. What causes migraines, or triggers them, varies from individual to individual. What affects one person won't have the slightest affect on others. Migraine triggers are very personal. The experience of many who suffer from these headaches is that a particular food or mix of foods will tip them over the edge into…

Migraine headaches affect millions of Americans. The numbers rise each year and women report higher numbers than men. Migraine is different from other types of headaches. There is often time a sensitivity to light and noise. Also, certain types of migraine result in what is known as aura. If you are a migraine sufferer, you know the impact of lost family and work time. In addition, lower quality of life becomes the norm. Many people are turning to methods other than medication for effective…

Migraines Migraines are a very common disease all over the world. There are more than three million cases reported in the US each year. Migraines have many cause and effects that come with it. Although, migraines are treatable and you can try to prevent them they are still very serious and can cause major problems when they occur. There are four stages in a migraine; prodromal, aura, attack, and postdromal. The first stage, prodromal, is the “early warning” it happens one to two days before…

Introduction Migraine and epilepsy are both common disorders. Migraine affects about 12% of the general population, with 2% suffering from chronic migraine 1. The lifetime prevalence of epilepsy may be as high as 4%, with the adult population having a prevalence of about 1% 2. The association between epilepsy and migraine has been the focus of research since the 19th century. Migralepsy was a term first used by William Lennox to describe a syndrome of migraine with aura where the migraine is…

OBJECTIVE #1 – The different phases of migraine headache • The prodrome phase may be experienced several hours or days in advance and a warning sign can be represented by the migaineur’s “yellow light” (Health Central, 2016). • The aura phase appears about an hour before the headache occurs and is associated with changes in vision, difficulty focusing, numbness in extremities, difficulties speaking, complications interpreting words and muscle weakness (Health Monitor, 2014). • The attack phase…