Migraine

Migraine is a common primary headache disorder characterized by recurrent attacks, often unilateral throbbing headache, with nausea/vomiting, photophobia/phonophobia, and either without aura (common) or with aura (neurologic symptoms before headache). It is aggravated by routine activity and has triggers (stress/menstruation/food/sleep). Treatment: acute (NSAIDs/triptans/antiemetics) and preventive (beta-blockers/topiramate/CGRP monoclonal antibodies) for frequent/disabling attacks; trigger management and lifestyle.

Common Symptoms

Unilateral throbbing headache; nausea/vomiting; photophobia/phonophobia; aura (visual/sensory); family history

Causes and Pathogenesis

Neurovascular/trigeminal-system dysfunction causes recurrent headache with cortical spreading depression and aura.

Treatment

Acute: NSAIDs/triptans/antiemetics; preventive: beta-blockers/topiramate/CGRP antibodies; trigger management

Preventive Measures

Regular sleep/meals; hydration; avoid triggers; stress management; exercise.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Neurology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.