The Migraine Headache: Definition, Causes And
Cures.
Author: Barney Garcia
Cures.
Author: Barney Garcia
More than 30 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches
which can be classified as severe and often disabling
headaches. A typical migraine headache will give a warning sign
before its onset, such as tingling in your limbs, seeing blind
spots or flashing lights. You will know when you are
experiencing a migraine headache because they are accompanied
by most, if not all of the following symptoms. Severe pain
either on one side or both sides of the head, pulsing head
pain, worsening head pain with any activity, nausea or
vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, and not being able to
function regularly. While seeing flashing lights or blind spots
are a common warning sign of a migraine, some sufferers
experience these symptoms throughout the entire duration of
their headache. This is classified as a classic migraine and,
along with the above conditions, the person will also
experience weakness and speech problems along with zigzagging
lines in their eyes. If a migraine is left untreated, the pain
can last from four to 72 hours, which can cause huge
disturbances in a persons normal life.
Although doctors are not 100 percent sure what causes migraines
to occur, there are something's that are known to trigger these
headaches. These include, fluctuations in hormones; many women
claim that their migraines worsen just before a period or
during menopause and pregnancy. Certain foods can also trigger
migraines, such as alcohol, cheese, chocolate, aspartame and
caffeine which is found in coffee, tea, chocolate and most soft
drinks. To avoid migraines as best you can, try keeping a diary
of the foods you eat and record how they made you feel
afterwards. After a couple of weeks doing this you should be
able to see what foods that are triggers for you, therefore
telling you which foods to avoid. Other triggers can include
stress, changes in the environment and certain medications.
To prevent migraines try avoiding trigger foods, as well as
exercise regularly, cutting down on estrogen producing drugs if
you are a woman, and quitting smoking and drinking alcohol. All
of these things can help you avoid migraines, but if you do
happen to get one, try over the counter pain medications or
talk to you doctor about prescription drugs that are right for
you. Good over the counter medications include Advil, Tylenol,
Aspirin and similar drugs. If you have been drinking alcohol in
the past 48 hours, you should not take Tylenol as it can cause
serious liver damage. Also remember that you should never give
Aspirin to a child because it can cause Reyes Syndrome (a
potentially fatal illness in children).
About The Author: Barney Garcia writes about many different
topics. He is a proud contributing author and invites you to
his websites. http://www.migraine-headaches-suck.info and
http://www.migraine-headaches-suck.info/sitemap.php
which can be classified as severe and often disabling
headaches. A typical migraine headache will give a warning sign
before its onset, such as tingling in your limbs, seeing blind
spots or flashing lights. You will know when you are
experiencing a migraine headache because they are accompanied
by most, if not all of the following symptoms. Severe pain
either on one side or both sides of the head, pulsing head
pain, worsening head pain with any activity, nausea or
vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, and not being able to
function regularly. While seeing flashing lights or blind spots
are a common warning sign of a migraine, some sufferers
experience these symptoms throughout the entire duration of
their headache. This is classified as a classic migraine and,
along with the above conditions, the person will also
experience weakness and speech problems along with zigzagging
lines in their eyes. If a migraine is left untreated, the pain
can last from four to 72 hours, which can cause huge
disturbances in a persons normal life.
Although doctors are not 100 percent sure what causes migraines
to occur, there are something's that are known to trigger these
headaches. These include, fluctuations in hormones; many women
claim that their migraines worsen just before a period or
during menopause and pregnancy. Certain foods can also trigger
migraines, such as alcohol, cheese, chocolate, aspartame and
caffeine which is found in coffee, tea, chocolate and most soft
drinks. To avoid migraines as best you can, try keeping a diary
of the foods you eat and record how they made you feel
afterwards. After a couple of weeks doing this you should be
able to see what foods that are triggers for you, therefore
telling you which foods to avoid. Other triggers can include
stress, changes in the environment and certain medications.
To prevent migraines try avoiding trigger foods, as well as
exercise regularly, cutting down on estrogen producing drugs if
you are a woman, and quitting smoking and drinking alcohol. All
of these things can help you avoid migraines, but if you do
happen to get one, try over the counter pain medications or
talk to you doctor about prescription drugs that are right for
you. Good over the counter medications include Advil, Tylenol,
Aspirin and similar drugs. If you have been drinking alcohol in
the past 48 hours, you should not take Tylenol as it can cause
serious liver damage. Also remember that you should never give
Aspirin to a child because it can cause Reyes Syndrome (a
potentially fatal illness in children).
About The Author: Barney Garcia writes about many different
topics. He is a proud contributing author and invites you to
his websites. http://www.migraine-headaches-suck.info and
http://www.migraine-headaches-suck.info/sitemap.php
