Migraine Headache

Migrain

The disease is more suffered by women. Migraine is a disease that attacks the brain and cause pain, both physical and emotional. Dilation of blood vessels and inflammation of the brain is one of why the head pain. Although not known for sure the cause, usually the disease is a disease that was revealed. What you can do is try to prevent the occurrence of headache attacks and reduce pain when the attack occurred. Sometimes the attacks are not only attacking one side of the head, but attacked both sides of the head. Before the pulse strike the head, usually the patient will experience symptoms such as seeing a sealed light-flicker or commonly referred to see stars, to see dark spots, wavy, saw things become smaller, sensitive to the sight and sound, or tingling in hands and feet. Emotionally, you'll experience symptoms such as anxiety, easily offended, or stress. These symptoms are not always identified because each migraine sufferer may experience symptoms differently.  

Migraine Triggers

One way to avoid migraine attacks is by knowing what the cause of the attack. It is important to know the triggers that can cause migraine attacks. Avoiding the triggers means that the likelihood of migraine. Some triggers of migraines include:  

Changes in estrogen

The hormone estrogen found in many women can trigger migraines. Especially when the number of estogen is not stable, for example at the time before and during menstruation, during pregnancy, contraceptive use, or if you are undergoing hormone therapy.  

Stimulation of the body senses

The light is too bright, too loudly, or a particular smell was terrible like the smell of perfume and cigarette smoke can be a trigger.  

Changes in weather

Extreme weather changes or the erratic and changes in air pressure can be a migraine trigger.  

Unusual sleep schedule

If your sleep pattern is not as usual. For example, a short period of sleep and even sleeping too long can make you experience a migraine. If you're new to travel, jet lag can also be the cause. Fatigue Exercise or physical activity that is heavier than normal may increase the likelihood of migraine. Food and Beverage The content contained in foods and beverages can be a trigger. Alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine or caffeine content found in coffee should be avoided. Mengkonsusmsi brown, old cheese, lots of foods that contain MSG or preservatives are also a migraine trigger.

Trigger the one shown above are some common triggers, but does not guarantee a trigger of migraine triggers your migraines because each person may be different. To be able to find out what triggers your migraines, make a note of when the migraine attack, what you eat or drink, what activities are done before you experience migraines. Record is created every time a migraine attack. By analyzing the records, are expected to know what triggers your migraines.  

Prevent Migraines

No doubt, one of the causes of migraine is due to the heavy thoughts. For that, try to calm your mind. Do a relaxation of the mind, for example by doing your hobby, gardening, listening to music or other activities that are fun to you. In addition to the mind, physically also need to receive training in order to stay in top shape, exercise regularly should be a thing that can not be forgotten. Exercise that is chosen should exercise with light physical activity, such as walking, aerobics, or cycling. Good sleep patterns will support health and prevent migraine attacks you. Sleep should be in sufficient time, the period for adults should sleep 6-8 hours a day. If possible, should sleep and wake at the same time each day. If you are currently running a hormone therapy, you should discuss this with your doctor to be the solution. This is because migraines can be caused by changes in hormone estrogen.  

Treating Migraine

The first step can be performed when a migraine attack is to try to relax and calm the mind. Sleep in a quiet and dark while trying to relax. You can put ice that has been wrapped in cloth to be placed behind the head. Then do the gentle massage on the head. If you are frequently attacked by migraine, we encourage you to consult a doctor to get proper treatment. In addition, the examination is also useful to know for sure if the headache you are experiencing is a migraine or other headaches because sometimes, other head disease show symptoms similar to migraine. Continue to live a healthy lifestyle and avoiding migraine triggers for migraines are not approached.