FAQ's on Migraine

What is a Migraine headache?

Migraine is a common headache. It causes severe throbbing pulsatile headaches. It is typically one-sided and may be associated with nausea and/or vomiting. Light or sound may worsen the headache. Even though not fatal, it is a major cause of disability across the globe. It can affect both adults and children. It affects females more often, and in the age group of 30-39 years. The headache in migraine may last from four to 72 hours.

Can migraine be hereditary?

Yes, migraine in most cases is inherited.

What are the types of migraine?

The types of migraine are migraine with aura (also known as classical migraine), migraine without aura (or common migraine), and menstrual migraine. Aura precedes the headache. These are commonly sensory or visual where patients may complain of tingling on one side of the body or seeing blurry, bright spots, or zigzag or geometric shapes.

What are the common triggers of migraine?

Stress, lack of sleep or inadequate sleep, skipping meals, loud noise, and smoking certain odors are common triggers. In women, menstruation can be a trigger for migraine headaches.

Which headache should I worry about if I have a history of migraine headaches?

You should consult your neurologist if you have a sudden severe headache which is the worst headache of your life, or a headache that is accompanied by fever, vomiting, severe headache that does not respond to pain medications or headache that worsens with cough or straining. Also if you are confused, or have weakness, numbness, seizures, or memory problems then you should consult a neurologist.

What is the treatment for headaches?

Pain medications such as paracetamol and NSAIDs such as naproxyen are used as first-line medications. Other medications that can be used are triptans, anti-nausea medications such as metoclopramide, and ergots. Newer medications are also available such as lasmitidan and CGRP antagonists.

Is migraine preventable?

Avoiding triggers is the best way to prevent migraine headaches. Lifestyle modification is an important step in preventing headaches:

Sleep on time

Eat healthy meals, at regular times. Avoid skipping meals

Exercise regularly

Avoid caffeine, alcohol, mobile, and television just before you go to sleep

Various medications can be used temporarily for preventing headaches, they can be prescribed by your neurologist. However, lifestyle changes are most important and have a lasting effect.

What is a Migraine headache?

Migraine is a common headache. It causes severe throbbing pulsatile headaches. It is typically one-sided and may be associated with nausea and/or vomiting. Light or sound may worsen the headache. Even though not fatal, it is a major cause of disability across the globe. It can affect both adults and children. It affects females more often, and in the age group of 30-39 years. The headache in migraine may last from four to 72 hours.

Can migraine be hereditary?

Yes, migraine in most cases is inherited.

What are the types of migraine?

The types of migraine are migraine with aura (also known as classical migraine), migraine without aura (or common migraine), and menstrual migraine. Aura precedes the headache. These are commonly sensory or visual where patients may complain of tingling on one side of the body or seeing blurry, bright spots, or zigzag or geometric shapes.

What are the common triggers of migraine?

Stress, lack of sleep or inadequate sleep, skipping meals, loud noise, and smoking certain odors are common triggers. In women, menstruation can be a trigger for migraine headaches.

Which headache should I worry about if I have a history of migraine headaches?

You should consult your neurologist if you have a sudden severe headache which is the worst headache of your life, or a headache that is accompanied by fever, vomiting, severe headache that does not respond to pain medications or headache that worsens with cough or straining. Also if you are confused, or have weakness, numbness, seizures, or memory problems then you should consult a neurologist.

What is the treatment for headaches?

Pain medications such as paracetamol and NSAIDs such as naproxyen are used as first-line medications. Other medications that can be used are triptans, anti-nausea medications such as metoclopramide, and ergots. Newer medications are also available such as lasmitidan and CGRP antagonists.

Is migraine preventable?

Avoiding triggers is the best way to prevent migraine headaches. Lifestyle modification is an important step in preventing headaches:

Sleep on time

Eat healthy meals, at regular times. Avoid skipping meals

Exercise regularly

Avoid caffeine, alcohol, mobile, and television just before you go to sleep

Various medications can be used temporarily for preventing headaches, they can be prescribed by your neurologist. However, lifestyle changes are most important and have a lasting effect.

What is a Migraine headache?

Migraine is a common headache. It causes severe throbbing pulsatile headaches. It is typically one-sided and may be associated with nausea and/or vomiting. Light or sound may worsen the headache. Even though not fatal, it is a major cause of disability across the globe. It can affect both adults and children. It affects females more often, and in the age group of 30-39 years. The headache in migraine may last from four to 72 hours.

Can migraine be hereditary?

Yes, migraine in most cases is inherited.

What are the types of migraine?

The types of migraine are migraine with aura (also known as classical migraine), migraine without aura (or common migraine), and menstrual migraine. Aura precedes the headache. These are commonly sensory or visual where patients may complain of tingling on one side of the body or seeing blurry, bright spots, or zigzag or geometric shapes.

What are the common triggers of migraine?

Stress, lack of sleep or inadequate sleep, skipping meals, loud noise, and smoking certain odors are common triggers. In women, menstruation can be a trigger for migraine headaches.

Which headache should I worry about if I have a history of migraine headaches?

You should consult your neurologist if you have a sudden severe headache which is the worst headache of your life, or a headache that is accompanied by fever, vomiting, severe headache that does not respond to pain medications or headache that worsens with cough or straining. Also if you are confused, or have weakness, numbness, seizures, or memory problems then you should consult a neurologist.

What is the treatment for headaches?

Pain medications such as paracetamol and NSAIDs such as naproxyen are used as first-line medications. Other medications that can be used are triptans, anti-nausea medications such as metoclopramide, and ergots. Newer medications are also available such as lasmitidan and CGRP antagonists.

Is migraine preventable?

Avoiding triggers is the best way to prevent migraine headaches. Lifestyle modification is an important step in preventing headaches:

Sleep on time

Eat healthy meals, at regular times. Avoid skipping meals

Exercise regularly

Avoid caffeine, alcohol, mobile, and television just before you go to sleep

Various medications can be used temporarily for preventing headaches, they can be prescribed by your neurologist. However, lifestyle changes are most important and have a lasting effect.