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Migraine is a neurological condition. In this condition multiple symptoms can be caused. It is usually characterized by intense and severe headaches. Signs such as nausea, vomiting, speaking problem, numbness or tingling, sensitivity to light or sound are very common in the condition. Migraines can start in childhood or may not be caused up to early adulthood. Women are more prone to cause this condition than men. Family medical history is most common factor for having migraines. The diagnosis of condition is determined by clinical history, symptoms, and other causes. The most common categories of migraine headache are those without aura and those with aura.

Causes of Migraine

The exact cause of migraines is not known.

The suspected cause is abnormal activity in the brain. This can affect the nerves communication as and chemicals or blood vessels in the brain. Genetics may also affect someone or triggers Migraines.

There are some known triggers that can cause migraines:

  • Hormonal changes: It can be caused when menstruation in women, due to change in hormone levels
  • Emotional triggers: Conditions like stress, anxiety, depression, excitement, and shock may trigger the condition
  • Physical causes: Physical conditions like tiredness and insufficient sleep, pain in shoulder or neck, poor posture, and physical exertion may trigger the condition. Low blood sugar and jet lag are also considered as triggers for the condition
  • Diet Triggers: Consumption of alcoholic beverages and caffeine can act as triggers for migraines. Some specific foods items can also have trigger for the condition. The food items like cheese, chocolate, citrus fruits, and additive tyramine. Other habits like irregular mealtimes and dehydration also affects
  • Medications: medications like sleeping pills, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medicines, and the contraceptive pill can trigger the condition
  • Environmental Triggers: Various factors like second-hand smoke, flickering screens, strong smells, and loud noises, stuffy rooms, change in temperature, and bright lights are also possible triggers for Migraine

Diagnosis of Migraine

Doctors diagnose migraines by observing your symptoms. The doctor will take thorough medical and family history before starting proper process of diagnosis. Physical examination need to be done to determine the other potential causes. Tests like CT scan or MRI, can help to find out other causes, as mentioned below:

  • Tumors
  • Abnormal brain structures
  • Stroke

Symptoms of Migraine

Migraine symptoms can easily be noticed. It may start one to two days before the migraine headache. It is a prodrome stage. Other symptoms during this stage are like mentioned below:

  • Food Cravings
  • Depression
  • Fatigue or low energy
  • Frequent yawning
  • Hyperactivity
  • Irritability
  • Neck stiffness
  • Difficulty speaking clearly
  • Prickling or tingling or feeliong sensation in your face, arms, or legs
  • Seeing shapes, light flashes, or bright spots
  • Temporarily losing your vision
  • Increased sensitivity to light and sound
  • Dizziness or feeling faint
  • Pain on one side of your head, either on the left side, right side, front, or back, or in your temples
  • Pulsing and throbbing head pain
  • Vomiting or nausea

Treatment for Migraine

Almotriptan Malate is an active ingredient used in the mediation Axert, which is a popular brand medicine used in the treatment of migraine. Janssen Pharms, one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies that manufacture this medicine. It is a triptan medicine works by affecting a certain natural chemical like serotonin that constricts blood vessels in the brain. This pill does not prevent future migraines or reduce how often it may get. It relieves the pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain.

Relpax is a popular brand medication that has been manufactures by the trusted pharmaceutical company Pfizer. Eletriptan Hydrobromide is the main active component used in this medicine. The medication reduces swelling of the blood vessels surrounding the brain, which is associated with the head pain of a migraine attack.

ANI Pharma is the fastest growing pharmaceutical company that manufactures effective medicine Reglan that treats migraine. Metoclopramide Hydrochloride is the main active component used in this drug. It acts by emptying the contents of the stomach and increasing the stomach muscle contractions. It speeds up the movement of food through the stomach and intestines. It increases the tightness of the lower esophageal sphincter. It also restricts stomach acid from flowing back up to the esophagus.

Merck Sharp Dohme is the leading pharmaceutical company offers Maxalt medicine. This medication is composed of Rizatriptan Benzoate, which is the active component. This mentioned medicine works by narrowing blood vessels in the brain, restricting pain signals from being sent to the brain. It blocks the release of certain natural substances that cause pain, nausea, and other symptoms of migraine.

Maxalt-MLT is a popular brand medication that has been manufactured by Merck Sharp DohmeRizatriptan Benzoate is an active ingredient used in this medication to treat migraine. It acts by narrowing blood vessels in the brain, restricting pain signals from being sent to the brain. It blocks the release of certain natural substances that cause pain, nausea, and other symptoms of migraine.

Sumatriptan Succinate is the main active component used in medicines that treat migraine headaches. GlaxoSmithKline, one of the trusted pharmaceutical companies that offers popular drug Imitrex. It is a member of a group of drugs called serotonin-1 receptor agonists. A migraine induces the blood vessels in the brain to expand. It also causes a release of chemicals in the brain that can cause inflammation, swelling, and irritation.