Precious BattleMarch 6th 2013

Block 1

Scientific/Common nameIs

Migraine Headache

Cause of Disorder Transmitted?

Common food triggers include MSG, alcohol, and caffeine.

Depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder

Low magnesium levels

This disorder can not be transmitted in anyway.

These headaches can happen to anyone.

Where? How?

Nerves branching off the brainstem may become overexcited, leading to dilatation of blood vessels.

The prodrome, days before the headache you maybe be very irritable, depressed, or have stiff muscles.

The aura, which immediately after the headache, speech problems or light sensitivity.

The pain phase, also known as headache phase increasing of throbbing.

The postdrome, the effects of a migraine attack may feel “hung over” , mood changes or weakness.

Migraine headaches usually will subside with in 72 hours.

Prescription drugs

Migraine headaches are very known around the world. Almost everyone has had one before.

Any pharmacy, doctors office, or hospital can treat a migraine headache.

Natural pain relief. (2013, January). Better Nutrition, 75(1), S72+. Retrieved from http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA313519220&v=2.1&u=cary81451&it=r&p=GPS&sw=w

Sullivan, M. G. (2007, October 1). Prognosis is favorable for many migraineurs. Family Practice News, 37(19), 41. Retrieved from http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA170372038&v=2.1&u=cary81451&it=r&p=GPS&sw=