Abstract

MIGRAINE – UNDERSTANDING ITS EFFECTS AND TREATMENT

Amandeep Singh* and Sudheer Sharma

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Abstract

Headache disorders, characterized by recurrent headache, are among the most common disorders of the nervous system. Migraine, the second most common cause of headache and indeed neurologic cause of disability in the world and attacks lasting 4-72 hours, of a pulsating quality, moderate or severe intensity aggravated by routine physical activity and associated with nausea, vomiting, photophobia or phonophobia. Migraine has multiple phases: premonitory, aura, headache, postdrome, and interictal. The primary cause of a migraine attack is unknown but probably lies within the central nervous system. Migraine can occur due to various triggering factors and can be managed with both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment. Migraine attacks are treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), or triptans. Non-pharmacological treatment includes cognitive behavioural therapy, Complementary Treatments, yoga therapy etc.

Keywords: Migraine, Clinical Features, Management.