migraines

Question 1

what is a migraine

Answer 1

Migraine is a common, chronic, disorder that is typically characterized by recurrent disabling attacks of headache and accompanying symptoms

Question 2

symptoms of a migraine

Answer 2

• sufficient severity
• stops continuing with normal activities and sleep
• washed out feeling after the attack
• scalp may be tender during
• unilateral pain
• throbbing
• moderate to severe in intensity

Question 3

what is a migraine with an aura

Answer 3

has recurrent fully reversible attacks, lasting minutes, typically one or more of these unilateral symptoms:

visual, sensory, speech and language, motor, brainstem, and retinal, usually followed by headache and migraine symptoms.
Visual phenomena, such as seeing various shapes, bright spots or flashes of light

Question 4

what are the causes of migraines

Answer 4

genetics and environmental factors are thought to play a role
aswell as a role of serotonin
triggers are said to caused in 70% of migraines:
- stress
- hormonal changes
- skipped meals
- weather changes
- sleep
- lights
-alcohol

Question 5

risk factors of migraines

Answer 5

• family history
• age
• sex- women
• hormonal changes

Question 6

management of migraine

Answer 6

acute treatment
- high dose of aspirin or NSAIDs
migraine suppression medication
- anticonvulsants
- beta blockers