Abstract

A REVIEW STUDY ON MIGRAINE

Dr. Shruthy B. Kurup*, Kavya Raveendran, Silpa Vijayan, Dr. Swathy S. and Aswathy J.

Abstract

Migraine is a common disabling condition mostly in adult population and shows female predominance. Unilateral throbbing type moderate to severe intensity headache is a common manifestation of the migraine though it may present with varied presentation. Even though there is rapid advancement in the knowledge of path physiology leading to development of novel treatment, evidence based treatment for migraine specially in developing nations is still unmet needs.[1] Migraine, a significantly disabling condition, is treated with acute and preventive medications. However, some individuals are refractory to standard treatments. Although there is a host of alternative management options available, these are not always backed by strong evidence. In fact, most of the drugs used in migraine were initially designed for other purposes. Whilst effective, the benefits from these medications are modest, reflecting the need for newer and migraine-specific therapeutic agents. This article reviews the pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis and evidence based approach for management of migraine.[2]

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