MIGRINE
Migraine pain is a headache that progresses with attacks, is moderate to severe, worsens with physical activity, is often unilateral, and may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. It is a headache syndrome.
Although it can start at any age, the first attack usually occurs in adolescence. In women, attacks can be observed frequently before the menstrual cycle.
The disease may occur with varying frequency and severity throughout life. It occurs with attacks.
During attacks, patients generally prefer to stay in a still, dark and quiet room.
Criteria used when diagnosing migraine;
Headache attacks lasting 4-72 hours without treatment or under ineffective treatment
Must have 2 of the following 4 features
1) Unilateral location
2) Throbbing feature
3) Moderate or severe intensity, severe enough to interfere with daily life activities
4) Increase with physical activity.
Presence of 1 of the following during the pain
1) Nausea and/or vomiting
2) Phonophobia and photophobia
The so-called aura in migraine Temporary visual, sensory or language disturbances may often precede or accompany a pain attack. Migraine aura usually ends between 20 and 60 minutes.
Migraine Treatment
Preventive treatment that reduces the frequency and severity of attacks in migraine patients and symptoms such as pain, nausea and vomiting. There is symptomatic treatment that reduces migraine attacks.
Situations that trigger migraine attacks; Walking around without glasses in sunny weather, being in loud environments, smelling strong odors, weather changes, e.g. exposure to southwest winds, red wine, fermented foods, delicatessen products, eating foods containing monosodium glutamate, experiencing excessive stress, sleeping less, sleeping too much, consuming too much chocolate, consuming too much caffeine.
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