ways in dealing with migraine

Migraine

Migraine headache is caused by enlargement of the blood vessels which triggers the release of chemicals. These chemicals are released from nerve fibers that encircles the large arteries of the brain. These chemicals leads to pain and inflammation. When the arteries enlarges, the pain increases the more.  

Migraine can be an intense pain located in the forehead or at the back of the head. The pain can be on one side of the head or both sides. Migraine can be triggered from daily activities, and migraine can be associated with nausea, diarrhea, cold hands and feet and sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine attack can last up to 4 to 72 hours. Symptoms of migraine are: sleepiness, irritability, fatigue, depression, desire for sugary or salty foods and yawning.

Causes

Migraine causes include:

allergic reactions and allergies, bright light, loud noises and certain odours;

physical and emotional stress;

irregular menstruation, fluctuations of hormone during menopause;

skipping meals or fasting;

smoking and alcohol consumption;

foods that contains tyramine and nitrates;

chocolates, dairy products, nuts, banana, and fermented foods.

Treatments

Therapeutic treatments include: use of ice, biofeedback and relaxation method. Try to get some Sleep, it helps a lot. Plan your lifestyle by engaging in a good nutritional meals, intake of fluids adequately, sufficient sleep and exercises.

Medications include: analgesics (over-the-counter pain relievers) is use for treating mild migraines. OTC pain relievers are of two types: acetaminophen and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Acetaminophen can cause kidney damage if taken in large doses. Children and teenagers should avoid using aspirin to treat headaches or migraine, pains and fever because of the risk of Reye’s syndrome. Also with balance disorders and hearing impairment should not make use aspirin because aspirin triggers these conditions. Also people with liver disease and severe stomach ulcer should not take aspirin. Overuse of analgesics can lead development of tolerance and can make the headache to rebound.