Headache & Migraine: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
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🧠 Headache & Migraine
⚡ What is a Headache / Migraine?
A headache is pain or discomfort in the head or neck. Migraines are intense headaches often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound.
A headache is pain or discomfort in the head or neck. Migraines are intense headaches often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound.
🔍 Common Symptoms:
- 🤕 Throbbing or pulsating pain
- 😵💫 Nausea or vomiting
- 🌟 Sensitivity to light, sound, or smells
- 💤 Fatigue and difficulty concentrating
- 👁️ Visual disturbances (aura) in some cases
📌 Common Triggers:
- 🕐 Stress or anxiety
- 🍫 Certain foods (chocolate, caffeine, processed foods)
- 💤 Lack of sleep or irregular sleep patterns
- 🌞 Bright lights or loud noises
- 💧 Dehydration
💊 When to See a Doctor:
- Severe headache that comes on suddenly
- Headache with vision changes, weakness, or numbness
- Headache accompanied by fever, neck stiffness, or confusion
- Headache that interferes with daily activities
🩺 Treatment & Relief:
- 💊 Over-the-counter pain relievers (paracetamol, ibuprofen)
- 🛌 Rest in a quiet, dark room
- 🧘♀️ Stress management techniques (meditation, yoga)
- 💧 Stay hydrated
- 🍎 Maintain a healthy diet and sleep routine
- 🧑⚕️ Prescription medications for chronic migraine (consult a neurologist)
