Migraine
Introduction Migraine is a common primary headache disorder or unclear aetiology. It occurs more commonly in women than in men. It is recurrent in nature and classically presents as moderate-to-severe head pain lasting 4-72 hours . It is typically unilateral with a pulsating quality, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia, and/or phonophobia, and may be preceded by aura that consists of sensory, motor or language symptoms. Visual auras (accounts for ~90% of auras experienced) can take many forms, such as scotomas (blind spots), fortification spectra (zigzag lines) or flashing and flickering lights. Photophobia and phonophobia often mean that patients will seek out a dark quiet room to relieve their symptoms. NOTE: Headache is not a disease state or condition but rather a symptom, of which there are many causes. Potential Trigger Factors Triggers and strategies to reduce migraine attacks Stress Maintain regular sleep pattern. Perform regular exercise. Modify work environment...