Migraine is not just a common headache. Migraine is a neurologic disorder that mainly causes a strong headache. The headache comes in episodes and sometimes also comes with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. These episodes of bad headaches can last for several days. When unnoticed and ignored, it can affect your work and put in bed for several days.
What are the main Causes ?
Here are a few things that trigger Migraine
- Hormone changes
- Alcohol drinking
- Excessive caffeine
- Loud Volume
- Strong Lights
- Strong Smell
- Tobacco Consumption
- Sudden change in weather
- Excessive Stress
- Lack of Sleep
Signs and Symptom
Migraine Symptoms occur in 2 Stages
1. Prodrome Stage
In this stage, the migraine symptoms may begin 1 to 2 days before the headache itself. It includes
- food cravings or lack of appetite
- Depression
- Low energy or Fatigue
- Mood Changes
- Bloating
- Neck Stiffness
- Frequent yawning
- Irritability
2. Aura
This stage occurs after the prodrome stage. If showcases the following symptoms
- Increased sensitivity to light and sound
- Blurry vision
- Vision with black dots, wavy lines, and flashes of light
- Dizziness or feeling faint
- Severe pain on one side of your head, either on the right side, left side, back, or front
- Vomiting & Nausea
- Not be able to speak clearly
- Ringing in your ears (tinnitus).
