What do we know about Migraine?
Migraine is defined as a kind of headache that occurs due to changes in the brain which results into severe head pain to moderate pain. Head pain is usually one sided and remain for long hours to days.

Who is at higher risk of developing Migraines?
Women are more prone to migraine than men.
Hereditary (It runs in family).
Adolescence.

What are the causes of Migraine?
Changes in Serotonin levels
Genetic factors
Lifestyle Changes
Environmental factors
Hormonal changes

What are the types of Migraine?
Classic Migraines
It starts with sign called an aura results flashed lights and colours, a lines pattern or shadows, temporarily vision, prickly or burning sensation, one sided muscle weakness and restless. Head pain occurs on one side of head sometimes on both sides, it lasts for 15 to 30 minutes.

Common migraines
It lasts for long time and may affect the daily life, it occurs on one side of head.

Hemiplegic Migraines
Head pain is usually one sided, it leads to weakness of the affected side most commonly face, arm and leg. Pain goes into 24 hours but sometimes it remains for hours to some days.

Retinal migraines
It results in vision changes, mostly diminished vision or even blindness of affected eye. Symptoms are of short duration which occurs before and after headache.

What symptoms indicate the presence of Migraine?
Eyes pain
Pain on one or both sides side of head
Nausea
Vomiting
Blurred vision
Blind spots
Intolerance of light, noise or odours
Tiredness
Excessive sweating
Neck Stiffness
Neck tenderness
Tender scalp
Mood swings
Depression
Food cravings
Increased thirst
Increased urination
Yawning
Blindness
Pricking sensations
Weakness
Numbness
Difficulty in speaking

What factors trigger the Migraine?
Dehydration
Dieting
Hormone changes
Stress
Loud sounds
Bright lights
Certain Medicines
Alcohol
Excess Caffeine
Sleep disorders
Weather changes
Smoking
Exposure to perfumes or strong odours

How to diagnose Migraine?
Explain the history
Describe the type of headache
Describe the side of headache
Discuss daily activities