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MIGRAINE
DEFINITION
Migraines are severe, throbbing headaches usually on one side of the head that may or may not be accompanied by nausea, visual disturbances, and other symptoms. An estimated 28 million people in the United States suffer from migraine headache. Both genders, but more common in females. Migraines are one of the most severe types of headache.
COMPLICATION
› Limited normal life.
› Visual disturbances.
RECOMMENDATIONS
› Do not skip meals.
› Avoid foods that may trigger migraine attacks. Because some attacks are caused by foods.
› Weight loss, smoking cessation, exercise, and reduction in alcohol consumption.
› Lifestyle changes or seek ways to reduce stress.
› Stay away from saturated fat, processed grains, fast foods and diet and sugary sodas.
› Eat a high-fiber diet, plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and healthy oils.
› Treatment with sumatriptan (Imitrex) may result in a rise in blood pressure, so people with uncontrolled hypertension should not use it.