migrain dan perempuan.

what is migraine headache?

a migraine headache is a severe pain felt on one, and sometimes, both sides of the head. The pain is mostly in the front around the temples or behind one eye or ear. Besides pain, you may have nausea and vomiting, and be very sensitive to light and sound. Migraine can occur any time of the day, though it often starts in the morning. The pain can last a few hours or up to one or two days.

how does it feels like?

the pain of a migraine headache can be intense. It can get in the way of your daily activities. Migraines aren’t the same in all people. you may also have a “premonition” several hours to a day before your headache starts. Premonitions are feelings you get that can signal a migraine is coming. These feelings can include intense energy, fatigue, food cravings and mood changes.

possible symptoms of migraine.

• Intense throbbing or dull aching pain on one side of your head or both sides.

• Nausea or vomiting

• Changes in how you see, including blurred vision or blind spots

• Being bothered by light, noise or odors

• Feeling tired and/or confused

• Stopped-up nose

• Feeling cold or sweaty

• Stiff or tender neck

• Light-headedness

• Tender scalp

what is the cause of migraine?

the causes are yet unknown,  but some things are more common in people who have them. Most often, migraine affects people between the ages of 15 and 55. Many people have a family history of migraine. They are more common in women. Migraine often becomes less severe and frequent with age.

the theories about cause of migraine.

• the blood flow theory, which focuses on blood vessel activity in the brain. Blood vessels either narrow or expand. Narrowing can constrict blood flow, causing problems with sight or dizziness. When the blood vessels expand, they press on nerves nearby, which causes pain.
• chemical changes in the brain. When chemicals in the brain that send messages from one cell to another, including the messages to blood vessels to get narrow or expand, are interrupted, migraines can occur.
• More recently, genes have been linked to migraine. People who get migraines may inherit abnormal genes that control the functions of certain brain cells. And something the person’s body is sensitive to in some way triggers the actual headaches.

what triggers migraine?

• Strong or unusual odors, bright lights or loud noises

• Changes in weather or altitude

• Being tired, stressed or depressed

• Changes in sleeping patterns

• Certain foods, especially those that contain tyramine, sodium nitrate or phenylalanine

• Missing meals or fasting

• Menstrual periods, birth control pills or hormones

• Intense physical activity, including sexual activity

• Smoking

To help pinpoint your headache triggers, it may be helpful to keep a headache “diary.” Each time you have a migraine, write down the time of day, point in your menstrual cycle, where you are at the time, and what you were doing when the migraine started. Talk with your doctor about what sets off your headaches to help find the right treatment for you.

Different type of migraine.

there are many different types of migrain, but 2 forms seen more often; classic migrain & common migraine.

Classic migraine. With a classic migraine, a person has these visual symptoms (also called an “aura”) 10 to 30 minutes before an attack; sees flashing lights or zigzag lines has blind spots or loses vision for a short time. The aura can include seeing or hearing strange things. It can even disturb the senses of smell, taste, or touch. Women have this form of migraine less often than men.

Common migraines don’t start with an aura. Common migraines may start more slowly than classic migraines, last longer and interfere more with daily activities. The pain of common migraines may be on only one side of your head.

How long migraine actually last?

Migraines may last from 4 to 72 hours. They may happen only once or twice a year, or as often as daily.

Women are more prone to migraine headaches.

migraine headaches are more common in women. In fact, about three out of four people who have migraines are women. They are most common in women between the ages of 35 and 45; this is often a time that women have more job, family, and social commitments. Women also tend to report higher levels of pain, longer headache time, and more symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting.

Hormones may also trigger migraine. Over half of women with migraine report having them right before, during, or after their period. Others get them for the first time when taking birth control pills. And some women start getting them when they enter menopause.

More than half of women with migraine have more headaches around or during their menstrual cycle. This is often called “menstrual migraine.” But, just a small fraction of these women only have migraine at this time (including me..loL got it frm ma mother). Most have migraine headaches at other times of the month as well.

How the menstrual cycle and migraine are linked is still unclear. We know that just before the cycle begins, levels of the female hormones, estrogen and progesterone, sharply go down. This drop in hormones may trigger a migraine, because estrogen controls chemicals in the brain that affect a woman’s pain sensation.

In some women, birth control pills improve migraine. They reduce the number of attacks and attacks may be less severe. But in others, birth control pills cause migraine.

thing to do before seeing a doctor.

• how often you have headaches

• where the pain is

• how long the headaches last

• when the headaches happen, such as during your menstrual cycle

• other symptoms, such as nausea or blind spots

• any family history of migraine

Your doctor may also do an exam and ask more questions about your health history. This could include past head injury, sinus or dental problems, or medicine use. By just talking with your doctor, you may be able to give enough information to diagnose migraine. You may get a blood test and other tests if your doctor thinks that something else could be causing your symptoms. Work with your doctor to decide on the best tests for you.

medicine for migraine.

There are 2 types of migraine treatments. Some treatments are used to relieve the headache pain. Most of these treatments should be started as soon as you think you’re getting a migraine. The other type includes treatments that are used to prevent headaches before they occur.

Nonprescription medicines that can help relieve migraine pain include aspirin, acetaminophen, an acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine combination, ibuprofen, naproxen, and ketoprofen.

People who have more severe pain may need prescription medicine. A medicine called ergotamine can be effective alone or combined with other medicines. Dihydroergotamine is related to ergotamine and can be helpful. Other prescription medicines for migraines include sumatriptan, zolmitriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, almotriptan, eletriptan and frovatriptan.

If the pain won’t go away, stronger medicine may be needed, such as a narcotic (brand name: Stadol nasal spray) or medicines that contain a barbiturate. These medicines can be habit-forming and should be used cautiously.

Medicine to prevent migraines may be helpful if your headaches happen more than twice a month or if your headaches make it hard for you to work and function. Examples of medicines used to prevent migraines include propranolol, timolol, divalproex and some antidepressants.

preventing migraine.

• eating a healthy diet

• being active (at least 30 minutes most days of the week is best)

• doing relaxation exercises

• getting enough sleep

• avoid foods or other things that seem to cause migraines

• drink plenty of fluids

tips on reducing migraine pain.

1) Lie down in a dark, quiet room.

2) Put a cold compress or rag over your forehead.

3) Massage your scalp using a lot of pressure.

4) Put pressure on your temples.

WHY AM I WRITING THIS?

lol :lol: it’s because i’m actually having this freaking migraine right now. the light from my laptop screen is killin’ me tp effa cekalkan gak tulis mende ni…semoga kite same2 get imformed. haha..