{"id":486,"date":"2015-08-10T18:00:15","date_gmt":"2015-08-10T12:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/articles.1mg.com\/?p=486"},"modified":"2017-09-25T11:36:58","modified_gmt":"2017-09-25T06:06:58","slug":"migraine-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/migraine-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Headache: Could it be Migraine?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dr. U. K. Misra, MD, DM, FRCP (Edin), RCP, FNA, FNASc, FAMS, Professor & Head, Department of Neurology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences<\/h4>\n

If you have headache that is moderate to severe in intensity, interferes with your daily routine, is associated with intolerance to light and\/or noise, nausea or vomiting, you probably have migraine. It can last from 6 – 48 hours.<\/p>\n

Some people can have warning signs (aura) before an episode of migraine such as flashes of light, blind spots, or tingling in arm or leg.<\/p>\n

COMMON TRIGGERS:<\/h4>\n

Almost everyone with migraine has one or more triggers. The most common triggers are: stress, sudden temperature fluctuations, irregular periods, missing meals, bright lights or sunlight, under sleeping, perfume, cigarette smoke, foods like chocolate, nuts, peanut butter, banana, onions, dairy products and pickled foods.<\/p>\n

USEFUL TIPS:<\/h4>\n
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  1. Identify your triggers<\/strong> and try to avoid them.<\/li>\n
  2. Bring changes in your lifestyle<\/strong>:\n
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    1. Get enough sleep.<\/li>\n
    2. Exercise regularly<\/li>\n
    3. Avoid skipping meals and eat small frequent meals throughout the day<\/li>\n
    4. Stay well hydrated. Drink 6-8 glasses of water daily<\/li>\n
    5. Avoid stress. Try muscle relaxation exercises like meditation or yoga<\/li>\n
    6. Keep a headache diary. It will help you learn about what triggers your migraines and what treatment is most effective<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    7. Medication<\/strong>: For headache that occur occasionally, you can take pain relieving medicines like Paracetamol and medicines to relive nausea and vomiting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      When to see your doctor<\/h4>\n