migranes
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Migraines affect almost 30 million Americans every year and are more common in women than men. Migraines are a neurological disorder which can cause severe pain and a feeling of pulsating in one side of the brain.
Symptoms• Moderate 0r severe pain to
one side of the head• Head pain and pulsating or
throbbing• Pain worsens with physical
activity• Pain interferes with regular
activity• Nausea which may cause
vomiting• Sensitivity to light and sounds
SignsSee sparkling flashes of
lightSee zig zag lines in your
visionExperience blind spots in
visionFelling of tingling pins and
needle sensations in arms and legs
Experience language and speech problems (Rarely)
TriggersTriggers* for Migraines include:
AllergiesLight, sound or certain odorsStressDehydrationStarvationFoods containing tyramine and preserved
meats*Triggers vary from person to person
Types migrainesMigraine without Aura
This is a migraine that is cause by changes in arteries of the head which constrict the blood vessel, causing the pain.
Migraine with AuraThis is the type of
migraine were you suffer visual problems Ex. Jagged lines, dots,
flashing lights, tunnel vision
Hemiplegic Migraine
Most rare but painful with aura.
Temporary motor paralysis and possible sensory disturbance
Ophthamoplegic MigrainesRare but severeCan last from a
few days to months
The target area is around the eyeball
Retinal MigraineThis type starts with
a temporary, partial, or complete loss of vision in one eye.
It is followed by a dull ache behind that eyemay spread to the
rest of the head.
Abdominal MigraineAssociated with pain
in the abdomenNausea, vomiting
and diarrhea may occur
The attack typically lasts hours and occurs mostly in children
Treatment MigrainesDepends on
Type of migraineSeverity and
frequency of symptoms
Expectations of treatment
Other medical problems
Tolerance to medication
Personal preferences
Types of TreatmentAbortive TreatmentPreventative
Treatment
Abortive TreatmentRefers to the use of
medications to end the severity of the headache
Can be medication or non-medication based
Nonmedication-based abortive treatment
Rest!!!Go to a dark, quiet
room and try to sleep Apply hot or cold
compresses to the head and neck
Apply gentle pressure to painful areas (head and neck massage)
Drink small amounts of caffeine
Medication-Based Abortive Treatment
For infrequent mild-to-moderate attacks Acetaminophen,
aspirin, ibuprofenFor frequent severe
migrainesErgotaminesTriptansHormonal
Treatment
Side Effects of Abortive Treatment
NauseaRedness around the
injection siteFlushingWeaknessDrowsinessVomiting
Preventative Treatment Used to prevent
severe migraines from occurring as frequently
Can be medication or non-medication based
Nonmedication-Based Preventative Treatment
Learn what triggers the migraines
Lifestyle ChangeUse nontraditional
therapiesAcupunctureBiofeedbackMassageHerbs and Vitamins
Medication-Based Preventative Treatment
Beta BlockersUsed by people with
hypertension, cardiovascular disease and migraines
Tricyclic AntidepressantsUsed by people with
depression and migraines
Calcium Channel BlockersUsed by people with
hypertension, cardiovascular disease and migraines
Affects of TreatmentDrowsinessDry mouthConstipationWeight gainNauseaFluid RetentionLow Blood Pressure
Works CitedAll photos provided by flickr.com and
gettyimages.comhttp://www.webmd.com/migraines-headach
es/default.htmhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migrainehttp://www.migraineinfo.com