Migraine is a popular disease of working people.
that should not be overlooked
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April 1, 2022, 1:57 p.m.
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Migraine
is a very common disease.
Especially the working age group is a disease of the blood vessel sensory system abnormally sensitive.
Resulting in headaches on one side. Migraines have unique symptoms that are important: throbbing migraine headaches, intense pain, 4 - 72 hours of continuous pain, often one-sided headache.
or move sideways
Some people may have nausea.
accompanied by vomiting
Symptoms are often more pronounced when there are stimuli such as moving the head, seeing bright lights.
Being in a very hot or cold place with loud noise
Some working life people have paracetamol as their medicine.
due to frequent migraine headaches
Some people with chronic pain
Or, in some cases, taking paracetamol does not improve headaches.
because the body is already used to the drug
need to increase the intensity of the action
to relieve migraine headaches that occur
Migraines are caused by many factors, such as stress, inadequate rest.
muscle contraction during the day
Or it may be caused by a serious disease that is hidden within the brain, such as a stroke.
brain tumor
cerebral hemorrhage, etc.
migraine headache
can be divided into 2 groups
Migraine without Aura
, which is the most common group in migraine headache sufferers.
Migraine with Aura:
In more than a third of migraine sufferers, they have a warning sign before they develop a migraine.
It usually lasts about 5 minutes to 1 hour.
This type of aura usually occurs first.
"Migraine headache"
abnormal vision
see the flashing light
see pictures
Is it a point or a zigzag line?
Close your eyes and you can still see.
In some migraine patients, there will be numbness, feeling like a tiny needle has pricked the senses temporarily.
May have symptoms from the fingertips
move to the arm or face
There may be numbness in the hands, arms or around the mouth.
A study by Cephalalgia Magazine found that 36% of migraine sufferers had frequent yawning, perhaps every two to three minutes before their migraine attack occurred.
What type of headache is it called?
"Migraine Headache"
Many people are insecure about headaches.
Some people are in so much pain that they may think that it is a stroke or not.
Characteristics of headaches specific to migraine headaches
is to have a headache on one side
may move sideways
have a throbbing headache
(similar to the beating of blood vessels) according to the rhythm of the heartbeat
often has a headache on one side
and may have other symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting
According to the American Migraine Study, more than 3,700 migraine sufferers reported 73% of migraine sufferers, 29% of vomiting, or nasopharyngeal pain.
or have sinus symptoms
Studies have shown that more than 90% of patients with sinus pain tend to have migraines.
Migraine patients...with conditions "Eyes do not fight light"
found that more than 80% of migraine sufferers are sensitive to light.
This condition begins with the optic nerve sending signals to the brain.
causing the patient to be unable to tolerate light
Especially in bright light such as sunlight or flash light, the patient can avoid bright light this way.
Use blackout curtains to cover the windows.
to prevent sunlight from entering the room
Do not use fluorescent lamps.
or neon lamps
Because the light from this type of lamp can cause migraines in some patients.
Adjust the brightness of the computer monitor not to be too bright.
and adjust the angle of the screen to reduce the reflection of light
Install the light away from areas where strong reflections may occur, such as mirrors.
migraine headache treatment
Is there a cure for migraines?
Currently, this is not possible.
Therefore, it is a treatment for migraine headaches.
in the form of control with proper conduct
and appropriate medication
especially those who are frequent
For example, twice a month or more, your doctor will usually recommend preventive medication.
This group of drugs are medications that must be taken every day.
including preventing or reducing the frequency
the severity of the headache
Avoid triggering factors... help reduce the incidence of migraines.
It's not just the bright light that migraine sufferers should avoid.
But avoid being in loud places such as concerts and focus on getting enough sleep, don't smoke, don't drink caffeinated beverages like coffee, soft drinks or energy drinks.
to prevent frequent migraines
and more severe
If you have migraines
The patient should rest in a dark, cool and quiet room.
If symptoms do not improve in 10-20 minutes, pain medication should be taken.
But it should be a drug prescribed by a doctor.
It's not a drug you buy yourself.
Because buying migraine pills and taking it by yourself for a long time
May cause headaches from drug use
This results in more severe symptoms than before.
Article by : Paolo Hospital Phaholyothin Department of Neurological and Brain Diseases
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