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Migraine

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Migraines are recurring, often severe headaches that cause throbbing pain, usually on one side of the head. They can be accompanied by nausea, visual disturbances (auras), and sensitivity to light or sound. Migraines are a neurological condition that can interfere with daily life if not properly managed.

Symptoms
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  • Pulsating or throbbing head pain (often one-sided)
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Sensitivity to light, sound, or smell
  • Aura (flashing lights, zigzag lines, or blind spots)
  • Fatigue or irritability before or after the headache
  • Prescription migraine medications (triptans, CGRP inhibitors)
  • Preventive medications (beta blockers, anticonvulsants)
  • Lifestyle modifications (regular sleep, stress reduction)
  • Identifying and avoiding personal triggers
  • Botox injections or nerve blocks for chronic migraine
    • Hormonal changes
    • Stress or anxiety
    • Sleep disturbances
    • Certain foods or additives (e.g., aged cheese, alcohol, MSG)
    • Weather or barometric pressure changes
    • Genetic predisposition

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    Symptoms

    • Pulsating or throbbing head pain (often one-sided)
    • Nausea or vomiting
    • Sensitivity to light, sound, or smell
    • Aura (flashing lights, zigzag lines, or blind spots)
    • Fatigue or irritability before or after the headache

    Causes

    • Hormonal changes
    • Stress or anxiety
    • Sleep disturbances
    • Certain foods or additives (e.g., aged cheese, alcohol, MSG)
    • Weather or barometric pressure changes
    • Genetic predisposition

    Treatments

  • Prescription migraine medications (triptans, CGRP inhibitors)
  • Preventive medications (beta blockers, anticonvulsants)
  • Lifestyle modifications (regular sleep, stress reduction)
  • Identifying and avoiding personal triggers
  • Botox injections or nerve blocks for chronic migraine

    • Specialties That Treat This Condition

    Primary Care
    Primary Care
    Neurology
    Neurology
    Pain Medicine
    Pain Medicine

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