Migraines

Understanding migraine variations and available treatments beyond standard pain relief. Articles cover genetic factors, visual disturbances, preventive approaches and new medical developments in migraine management.

Aura in Headaches: What Causes It?

Migraine aura causes visual disturbances and other symptoms before headache pain starts, though scientists still don't fully understand why.

Basilar-Type Migraine

Basilar-type migraines cause dizziness, confusion, and severe headaches, here's what you need to know about this rare migraine subtype.

Can Surgery Relieve Migraine?

A plastic surgeon claims surgery can relieve severe migraines by cutting nerves in the head, but mainstream medicine hasn't accepted the approach.

Do Children Get Migraines?

Yes, children get migraines too, and they often look different from adult migraines with shorter duration but more aura symptoms.

Migraine Classification

Migraines fall into six main types, and knowing which one you have helps you manage the pain and symptoms more effectively.

Migraines and Coexisiting Illness

People with migraines often have other health conditions at the same time, which may or may not be related to their headaches.

Migraines That Affect Vision: Retinal Migraine

Retinal migraines cause vision loss in one eye and can happen without a headache, making them different from other migraine types.

Migraines with and Without Aura

Migraines with aura involve warning signs like vision changes and tingling before the headache hits, while migraines without aura strike with no warning at all.

Preventing Migraines with Vitamins

Some migraine sufferers find relief by taking vitamin B and folic acid supplements to reduce attack frequency and severity.

Prolonged Migraines

Migraines lasting more than 72 hours can trigger inflammation and require medical care, here's what you need to know.

Telcagepant: A Promising New Migraine Treatment

Telcagepant shows promise as a new migraine treatment that works differently than existing drugs and may be safer for people with heart conditions.

The Genetics of Migraines

Scientists are still figuring out which genes cause migraines, but family history and twin studies show they're strongly inherited.

What Are Migraines?

Migraines cause severe throbbing pain on one or both sides of the head and can last for hours or days, affecting around 1 in 4 women in the UK.