Migraine Headaches

Acute

What is Migraine Headaches?

A migraine is a headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. It's often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.

  • Pain usually on one side of your head, but often on both sides.
  • Pain that throbs or pulses.
  • Sensitivity to light, sound, and sometimes smell and touch.
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Status migrainosus, a debilitating migraine attack lasting over 72 hours.
  • Migrainous infarction.
  • Migraine aura-triggered seizure.
  • Persistent aura without infarction.
  • Work disability.
  • Loss of work.
  • Hormonal changes in women. Fluctuations in estrogen, such as before or during menstrual periods, pregnancy and menopause, seem to trigger headaches in many women.
  • Drinks.
  • Stress.
  • Sensory stimuli.
  • Sleep changes.
  • Physical strain.
  • Weather changes.
  • Medications.
  • Estrogen
  • Sleep disorders
  • Stress
  • Alcohol
  • Cardiovascular
  • Genetics
  • Light
  • Medication overuse
  • Tobacco
  • Angiotensin blockers
  • Antidepressants
  • Diet
  • Manage stress
  • Beta blocker
  • Vitamins
  • Anticonvulsant
  • Calcium channel blockers
  • Exercise regularly

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • Turn off the lights. Light and sound can make migraine pain worse.
  • Try temperature therapy. Apply hot or cold compresses to your head or neck.
  • Sip a caffeinated drink.

How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

  • Botulinum Toxin. Botulinum toxin has to be instilled into pericranial muscles at multiple sites according to pain.
  • Neuromodulation for Migraine. Neuromodulation is done when there is a failure of medical management, peripheral neurolysis is not feasible or has failed.
  • Nerve Decompression.

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