Migraine can be described as moderate to severe headache, usually felt as throbbing or pounding pain, on one side of head. It is often accompanied by other symptoms, including increase sensitivity to sound or light and the feeling of being sick. Migraine pain is a common neurological disease, and usually starts in early adulthood.
Click here for more information about symptoms and treatment of migraine– by Dr. Roopchand P S, consultant Neurologist, Al Hilal Hospital, Bahrain.
For consultation regarding migraine or any other neurological issue, contact Al Hilal Hospital, Department of Neurology today and get an appointment with the best Neurologist in Bahrain.
Our representatives are also available on WhatsApp helpline, in Al Hilal Manama, Salmabad, Riffa and Muharraq branches, for your convenience. We also offer exclusive packages and privilege cards for additional benefits- to provide affordable yet exceptional healthcare services to all our patients.
Migraine Attack
A migraine attack has distinct phases- and each comes with different symptoms
- Prodrome– lasts from a few hours to days. Common symptoms include depression, irritability, sensitivity to sound/ light, problems in concentrating and nausea
- Aura– lasts from 5 to 60 minutes. Common symptoms include temporary loss of sight, visual disturbance, tingling and numbness in parts of the body
- Headache– lasts from 4 to 72 hours. Common symptoms include nausea, throbbing and drilling migraine pain, insomnia, anxiety, and stiffness/ pain in neck
- Postdrome– lasts from 24 to 48 hours. Common symptoms include fatigue, depression, inability to focus and lack of comprehension.
An understanding of these stages, and use of medication/ treatment at the appropriate time, can assist in minimizing the symptoms of migraine attack. Click here for more information about migraine attacks- by Dr. Roopchand P S, consultant Neurologist, Al Hilal Hospital, Bahrain.
Types of Migraine
There are several types of migraine, including:
- Migraine with aura: this has specific and clear signs before onset of migraine
- Migraine without aura: the most common type of migraine, that happens without any warning sign
- Migraine aura without headache/ silent migraine: in this type, aura or other symptoms are felt but there is no headache
Migraine Symptoms
Most common symptom of migraine is moderate or throbbing pain on one side of head, that continues to get worse. It can also occur on both sides of head and can also affect face and neck.
Other migraine symptoms include
- Feeling or being sick
- Increased sensitivity to sound and light
- Sweating
- Loss of concentration/ inability to focus
- Feeling very cold or hot
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
Symptoms of migraine vary from person to person- while some people might have all of them, some might have them without having headache. Migraine symptoms typically last between 4 hours and 3 days, and the patient might feel tired for almost a week afterward.
If you have symptoms of migraine, contact Al Hilal Hospital Bahrain, Department of Neurology, for early diagnosis and treatment. Our representatives are also available on WhatsApp helpline, in Al Hilal Manama, Salmabad, Riffa and Muharraq branches.
Click here for more information regarding symptoms and treatment of migraine- by Dr. Roopchand P S, consultant Neurologist, Al Hilal Hospital, Bahrain.
Migraine Causes
Unfortunately, migraine causes are complicated, and are still not completely understood. It is thought that there is abnormal brain activity, that temporarily affects the nerve signals, blood vessels and chemicals in the brain- however no clear cause of this brain activity is known, yet.
Migraine Triggers
There could be several migraine triggers, including emotional, hormonal, dietary, physical, medical, and environmental factors. Some of the common migraine triggers include:
- Emotional stress
- Sensitivity to specific preservative and chemicals in food
- Missing a meal
- Caffeine
- Regular use of painkiller medicines
- Light
- Hormonal changes in women
- Overexertion
- Changes in weather conditions
- Dieting or dehydration
- Changes in sleep pattern
- Exposure to certain smells and perfumes
Click here for more information about migraine attacks- by Dr. Roopchand P S, consultant Neurologist, Al Hilal Hospital, Bahrain.
Migraine Treatments/ Migraine Medicine
While there is no permanent cure available, the following migraine treatments can help ease the symptoms
- Sleeping or lying in a dark room
- Eating
- Painkillers: like aspirin, ibuprofen, or paracetamol. However, taking painkiller regularly can make migraine worse, it is advised to consult a healthcare professional before taking any medication.
- Migraine medicine, also known as triptans
- Anit-sickness medication
- Acupuncture
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
Al Hilal Hospital Bahrain, Department of Neurology
If you are suffering from migraine, consult an expert Neurologist at the earliest. At Al Hilal Hospital, Department of Neurology, we have highly qualified and experienced doctors, modern equipment, and state-of-the-art laboratories, to provide early detection and treatment options to all patients.
Contact Al Hilal Hospital today, and get consultation with the best Neurologist in Bahrain for migraine and other neurological issues. For your convenience, our representatives are also available on WhatsApp helpline, in Al Hilal Manama, Salmabad, Riffa and Muharraq branches.
We also offer exclusive packages and privilege cards for additional benefits, to provide affordable yet exceptional healthcare services to all our patients.
