OVERVIEW

Migraine is a common type of headache that can cause severe pain, pulsing sensation, and nausea. Migraine is often preceded by Aura, which are visual or other disturbances. Migraine is three times more common in women than in men.

Migraine is a chronic disease that can last for years, and even a lifetime. There is no cure for migraine, but there are treatments that can help relieve the symptoms.

A migraine is a type of headache that can cause a throbbing or pulsing sensation in one area of the head. It is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and increased sensitivity to light and sound. Migraines are a common health problem, affecting about 12% of the population.

SYMPTOMS

The signs and symptoms of migraine may include the following:

• Severe headache
• Throbbing or pulsing sensation in one side of the head
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Increased sensitivity to light and sound

 Not everyone who has migraines goes through all stages.

CAUSES

Though migraine causes aren’t fully understood, genetics and environmental factors appear to play a role.

Changes in the brainstem and its interactions with the trigeminal nerve, a major pain pathway, might be involved. So might imbalances in brain chemicals — including serotonin, which helps regulate pain in your nervous system.

TREATMENT

Available treatments we offer, includes but not limited to:

• Amitriptyline
• Topiramate
• NSAIDs
• Triptans