MigraineMost people suffering from migraine headaches do not have any warning before it occurs. However, some people have a visual disturbance called an aura before the headache starts. These headaches are often classified based on whether they include this early symptom. Most of these headaches do not have this aura stage. This type of head pain is caused by abnormal brain activity, which is triggered by stress or food, among other causes. It seems to involve various nerve pathways and chemicals in the brain. The changes affect blood flow in the brain and surrounding membranes. Symptoms When this disorder begins with visual disturbances (aura), these warning symptoms may occur anywhere from a few minutes to 24 hours before the headache. The visual changes are common in one or both eyes. They may occur in any combination:
onset of this disorder without the aura stage Symptoms Common symptoms that may occur include:
Throbbing, pulsating headache
Watch for triggers that will bring on a these painful attacks and work to avoid these situations. This triggers may include skipping meals, too much caffeine, stress, strong odors, etc. Everyone has different triggers so it is important for you to identify the triggers in your routine that cause you to unknowingly provoke these attacks.
Relaxation techniques Learning relaxation techniques can help you reduce headaches. If you have a headache, you should: There are several other methods you can use to relax or reduce stress, including: ________________________________________________________________ Other Related Links
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