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What is a Migraine?

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Migraine headache is a specific type of headache in which the pain is pulsating in nature and severe, on one side of the head. This pain is such an insidious kind that it cannot be tolerated and must affect even daily routines. Not like common headaches, migraine headaches may last from a few hours to several days and can be accompanied with other crippling symptoms of migraine. They fall under the category of primary headaches, as they are not caused by some other medical conditions.

Symptoms of Migraine

Migraine manifests in many ways in many phases. If you experience any of these symptoms frequently, it’s time to take an action.
Throbbing Headache 

Throbbing Headache

Intense, pulsating pain, often on one side of the head, is a hallmark symptom of a migraine.

Sensitivity to Light and Sound

Sensitivity to Light and Sound

During a migraine, exposure to light (photophobia) and sound (phonophobia) can trigger intense pain.

Nausea and Vomiting

Nausea and Vomiting

Experiencing nausea, which can be severe enough to lead to vomiting, is another classic symptom.

Visual Disturbances (Aura)

Visual Disturbances (Aura)

Before or during a migraine, some experience visual symptoms like flashing lights, zigzag lines or temporary vision loss.

Dizziness

Dizziness

A sense of vertigo or unsteadiness can accompany a migraine, affecting balance and coordination.

Mood Changes

Mood Changes

Irritability, depression or euphoria can occur before a migraine onset.

If you’re going through any of these symptoms. Consult us right now and get your diagonosis done.

Causes of Migraine Headache

One of the headache causes of migraine is complex and occurs differently in different people. While the exact cause of migraine is unknown, several factors have been believed to contribute to the causes of migraine headaches, including

Genetics

Family history is one big contributing factor; if a close relative suffers from migraines then your chances are increased

Hormonal changes

Many women claim that their migraines begin at specific times that coincide with natural hormonal shifts such as menstruation, pregnancy or menopause. Estrogen is the first suspected hormone in this connection

Environmental factors

A weather change can set off migraines. Migraine sufferers are also known to be attacked by bright lights and pungent smells
Causes of Migrane Headache

Stages of Migraine

Most people recall that their migraines have a cycle of four stages, though not everyone will note all of the phases.

Prodrome

Symptoms could occur a day or two before migraines proceed to the headache stage. A person might feel irritable, experience cravings for food, or have stiffness of the neck. Such prodromal symptoms enable one to prepare for the migraine that is coming up

Aura

A pre-phase may be marked by visual or sensory changes sometimes as inoffensive as flashing lights or as profound as tingling of the face or extremities. Not all people experience aura, but when they do, it can be a warning for most

Headache

This is the most critical phase, with severe pain lasting for 4 to 72 hours. It may be accompanied by nausea or vomiting and increased sensitivity to both light and sound

Postdrome

People suffering from a migraine often report feeling exhausted, mentally drained, or not focused after the headache subsides. These symptoms are called a “migraine hangover.”
Knowing the phases of migraines will prepare the patient for an impending attack and make it easier to manage one
Best Migraine Treatment

Best Migraine Treatment

There are many factors taken into consideration in managing migraines. Here are some of the most effective headache treatment of migraine options available

Medications

OTC pain relievers, ibuprofen or acetaminophen, can also ease milder levels of migraine pain. More intense cases require prescription medication specifically created for the purpose of treating migraine headaches, by constricting blood vessels and blocking pathways in the brain to convey pain signals

Preventive treatments

In case of high frequency of migraines, preventive drugs such as beta-blockers, anticonvulsants, or antidepressants are usually recommended. These medications help reduce the frequency and severity of headache episodes

Change in lifestyle

Following a regular sleep schedule, avoidance of dehydration, reduction of stress by practicing meditation or yoga, and avoiding such identified and enhanced trigger factors would reduce both the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks

Alternative therapies

Some report that treatment with acupuncture, chiropractic care, or biofeedback improves their situation, but this usually generally alleviates symptoms and enhances well-being

Dietary changes

Keeping a food diary can help in avoiding and identifying triggers. Meals that fit patterns of regularity and balance reduce the likelihood of drops in blood sugar that can trigger a migraine

When to Consult a Doctor 

If you have frequent migraine attacks or if your migraine attacks become severe and most inconvenient, it is time to see your doctor. Consult your doctor if:  

Treatments

Our comprehensive treatment at TMJ Sleep World begins with a detailed evaluation and sleep analysis to offer a customized treatment plan

Physical examinations

1. Comprehensive Examination

Detailed evaluation to diagnose the type and triggers of your migraines, including medical history and tests.
Medications

2. Personalized Treatment Planning

Customised treatment plan that may include medications, lifestyle changes and preventive strategies.
Therapies

3. Implement Preventive Measures

Preventive measures such as stress management, dietary adjustments and regular exercise.
Surgeries

4. Ongoing Support and Adjustment

Regular assessment of the treatment effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary and providing continuous support for long-term relief.

Our Process

Initial Inquiry

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Consultation and Assessment

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Treatment Planning

Together, we'll develop a personalised treatment plan tailored to your specific condition and goals.

Travel Arrangements

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Treatment and Post-Treatment Care

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Follow-Up and Continued Support

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FAQs

Migraine is a neurological condition characterized by intense, recurring migraine headaches often accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other neurological symptoms.
Migraine symptoms typically include a throbbing pain on one side of the head, nausea, light and sound sensitivity, and sometimes visual disturbances known as aura.
While not all migraines can be fully prevented, managing stress, avoiding known triggers, maintaining a regular sleep schedule and staying hydrated can help reduce their frequency and severity.
The primary types are migraine with aura and migraine without aura. There are also chronic migraines, which occur 15 or more days per month.
Migraines are diagnosed based on symptoms, clinical history, and by excluding other causes for the headaches through comprehensive evaluations and occasionally imaging.
Treatments may include over-the-counter or prescription pain relievers, preventive medications, lifestyle adjustments, etc. At TMJ we tailor the treatment plan suitable for clients based on their symptoms and life-style.
Yes, children can suffer from migraines. Their symptoms may differ from adults’, and treatments are adjusted to be age-appropriate.
Migraine with aura symptoms include visual disturbances like seeing flashes of light or zig-zag patterns, sensory changes such as tingling, and speech disturbances, occurring before the headache phase.

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