Migraine

Migraines Discharge Instructions

A migraine is a specific type of headache. All headaches are not migraines. A migraine is caused by abnormal brain activity. It may be due to widening or narrowing of the blood vessels in the head. It may last for a couple of hours or even a few days. There are two types of migraine headaches: Classic migraine or migraine with aura − It often starts with some problems in your eyesight called auras. You may see spots, dots, or even zigzag lines. An aura is the signal that a migraine is coming. It is followed by a very bad headache on one side of the head. Noise, light, and other activities can make it worse. Sometimes, it comes with upset stomach and throwing up. Common migraine or migraine without aura − This migraine happens without the signal that the headache is coming. Migraines can be treated with different drugs. Some drugs treat the pain. Other drugs stop the brain activity that causes the migraine. If migraines happen often, drugs that prevent migraines can help. Migraines can be helped by sleep. Stress control like exercise, relaxation, and a regular routine of good nutrition and sleep are all helpful in preventing migraines. Lifestyle and dietary changes may also help you deal with a migraine.

Help with pain,Relieve the migraine,Prevent a migraine attack,Treat an upset stomach and throwing up,Treat a hormonal problem

Regular exercise can help prevent migraines. If exercise triggers your migraine, talk to your doctor.,Do not drive or run machinery until your migraine goes away.

Do not skip or delay meals. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water each day. This may help prevent migraines.,Avoid foods that may trigger the attack. These may include processed, fermented, pickled, or marinated foods. Some of these are baked goods, chocolate, dairy products, nuts, onions, and peanut butter. Others are fruits like avocado, banana, or citrus fruit and meats like bacon, hot dogs, and cured meats.,Limit caffeine intake. You will find that caffeine may help relieve pain. But, too much caffeine may also trigger an attack.,Avoid drinking beer, wine, and mixed drinks (alcohol) if you think this is causing your migraines.,Quit smoking. Smoking can worsen your migraine.

Loss of work time or missing school if migraines come often,Low mood, worry,Poor quality of life,Migraines can slightly raise your chances of having a stroke

Signs of a bad reaction. These include very bad headache beyond the usual; speech, vision, motion problems or loss of balance; headaches are worse when lying down or headaches suddenly starts. Call for emergency help right away.,Changes in migraine attacks,Migraines that happen more often than 3 times a month,You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse

Central Nervous System,Emergency Medicine,Mental Health,Therapy (Occupational, Physical, Speech, etc)

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This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care provider’s advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you.

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