Migraine Headache is a neurological condition that occurs due to abnormal brain activity affecting nerve signals, chemicals, and blood vessels in the brain. The pulsing pain generally occurs in the forehead, the side of the head, or around the eyes. The headache increasingly gets worse.
It is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, numbness, tingling, sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine attacks can last from 4-72 hours and the pain can be severe.
Migraines can begin in childhood, adolescence or early adulthood. It can undergo four stages but not for everyone: Prodrome, Aura, Attack and Post-drome
Migraine symptoms which begin one or two days before the headache itself is known as Prodrome stage.
Migraine with Aura occurs after prodrome stage. During Aura, the patient may have problems with vision, sensation, movement and speech.
The most severe pain occurs in the attack phase due to Migraine.
The cause of migraine is not fully understood, but it is believed that genetics, changes in the brain, and its interactions with the trigeminal nerve might be involved. Imbalances in the brain chemicals – Serotonin regulates pain in the nervous system.
Classical migraines begin with a warning sign called Aura. The Aura often involves changes in flashing lights, colours or shadows and temporary loss of vision.
Common Migraines don’t start with Aura and are hence called Migraines Without Aura. Common migraines may start slowly and interfere with daily activities. The pain of common migraines on only one side of your head. Most people are affected with common migraines only.
Chronic migraine causes triggering attacks on over 15 days of the month.
Menstrual Migraine attacks occur in a pattern connected during the menstrual cycle.
Hemiplegic Migraine causes faintness on one side of the body for a temporary period.
Abdominal Migraine is a disorder that connects migraine attacks to irregular function in the gut and abdomen. It generally affects in children under 14 years of age.
This is a rare type of migraine that can cause severe neurological symptoms, such as affected speech.
Cluster headaches are rare headaches that occur in patterns, known as cluster periods. Cluster headaches can be very painful. They generally cause pain on one side of your head.
Cervicogenic headaches are caused by illness or physical condition, generally a problem in the neck. Most of the time, this type of headache can occur by a sudden movement of the neck. It occurs on one side of your head or face.
A retinal migraine occurs due to temporary vision loss in one eye, which can last from minutes to months, but it is usually reversible. This is a more serious medical problem, and patients should seek medical care.
Vestibular migraine is also known as migraine-associated vertigo. These symptoms affect balance and cause dizziness.
Acute migraine is known as episodic migraine. People who suffer from episodic migraines have headaches up to 14 days a month.
Migraine treatment in Ayurveda is stated as Ardhavabedhaka that defines one-sided pain which is intense and piercing in nature. In Ayurveda, Migraine dominated with Vata-Pitta Dosha patient may have intense pain feel Redness and Burning sensation in the eyes. Generally migraine is associated with previous history of acidity, digestive issues .
Migraine Ayurveda treatment can be accomplished through the management of:
Samshodhana (Panchakarma-Bio-purificatory techniques)
All the Ayurveda treatments will be customized by Physician only after detailed consultation. Treatments may be changed based on the individual strength.
