Headaches Like Migraine - Symptoms, Causes and Prevention

Head Aches Like Migraine in Urdu

درد شقیقہ کی طرح سر درد ایک دھڑکتا درد ہے جو آپ کی کھوپڑی یا سر کے ایک طرف پیدا ہوتا ہے۔ یہ درد شور، بو، یا روشنی وغیرہ کے لیے حساس ہوتے ہیں۔ عام طور پر لوگ سر کے کسی ایک یا دونوں طرف یا آنکھوں میں بھی دھڑکن کا درد محسوس کرتے ہیں۔

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Summary about Head Aches Like Migraine in English

Migraines are often described as severe headaches, and while head pain is the most common symptom of migraine, other symptoms can also occur. It is a neurological condition that manifests as a throbbing, pulsating headache on one or both sides of the head. It can last for a few hours and, in severe cases, for days.

There are 150 types of headache, which are divided into two groups:

  • Primary Headaches: A primary headache is not caused as a result of another disease and can only be diagnosed clinically. Migraine is a type of primary headache.
  • Secondary Headaches: A secondary headache is a symptom of some other illness else in the body. For example, headache due to hypertension.

Symptoms of Head Aches Like Migraine

Some common symptoms of headaches like migraine include the following:

  • A throbbing or pulsating pain on one or both sides of the head
  • Pain that gets worse around lights, sounds, or smells
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Mood changes
  • Neck stiffness and pain
  • Dizziness or blurred vision
  • Fever
  • Loss of appetite
  • Fatigue
  • Sweating or chills
  • Food cravings

Causes of Head Aches Like Migraine

Migraines do not have a known cause, although they're assumed to be caused by abnormal brain activity that disrupts nerve signals, neurotransmitters, and blood vessels in the brain. Some triggers for headaches like migraine include:

  • Dehydration
  • Skipping meals
  • High alcohol and caffeine intake
  • Loud noises, specific smells, or bright lights
  • Poor sleep or posture
  • Jet lag
  • Low blood sugar level
  • Stress, anxiety, or shock
  • Hormonal changes

Risk Factors of Head Aches Like Migraine

There is currently no cure for migraines. There are, however, several therapies that can be used to treat the condition, including:

  • Painkillers
  • Triptans
  • Anti-emetics
  • Acupuncture

Preventive Measures of Head Aches Like Migraine

Avoiding migraine triggers can delay or prevent the onset of this disease. It would help if you avoided the following to prevent getting a headache like migraine:

  • Stress or anxiety
  • Irregular sleep schedule
  • Processed foods and drinks
  • High caffeine intake
  • Skipping meals or fasting
  • Smoking and drinking
  • Watching bright or flickering lights
  • Certain smells