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Migraine treatment in Hebbal, Bangalore

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Migraine treatment in Hebbal, Bangalore

Diagnosis

If you suffer from migraines on a regular basis, or if migraines run in your family, a headache specialist is likely to diagnose a migraine based on your symptoms and your physical examination, as well as your health history.

Testing may be necessary in order to rule out other causes of your pain, especially when your condition is unusual, complex, or becomes suddenly severe. These tests include the following,

  • Use of magnetic resonance imaging: MRI scans produce detailed images of the brain and blood vessels by using a powerful magnetic field and radio waves. A magnetic resonance imaging scan can be used to diagnose tumours, strokes, blood clots in the brain, infections, and other conditions related to the brain and nervous system (neurology).

  • An X-ray computerised tomography scan: A CT scan uses X-rays to create a detailed cross-sectional image of the brain based on a series of X-rays. Doctors are thus able to detect tumours, diseases, and brain damage, as well as any bleeding in the brain, which could be causing headaches as a result of these tests.

Treatment

It is the goal of migraine treatment in Hebbal, Bangalore to alleviate the symptoms of migraine as well as to prevent future attacks from occurring. In order to treat migraines, there are a number of medications that can be used. There are two broad categories of drugs that are used,

  • Medication that relieves pain in the body: It is also known as an acute or abortive treatment, and it is used to provide relief from the symptoms that accompany migraine attacks.

  • Medication that is used as a preventative measure: It is recommended that these types of drugs are taken regularly, often on a daily basis, as they alleviate the severity or recurrence of migraine headaches.

A migraine treatment aims to alleviate the symptoms of migraine as well as to prevent further attacks from occurring by preventing future attacks from commencing — as well as any other medical conditions you may have.

Medications 

Medications used to treat migraine pain are most effective when administered at the first sign of an upcoming migraine - as soon as the symptoms of a migraine begin. There are a number of medications that can be used to treat it, including,

  • Pain relievers: A number of non-prescription and prescription pain relievers are available, such as aspirin and ibuprofen. The use of these medications may result in headaches caused by medication overuse. This may also result in ulcers and bleeding in the digestive tract when taken for an extended period of time. The combination of caffeine, aspirin, and analgesics may provide migraine relief, but usually only against mild migraine symptoms.

  • Triptans: Prescription drugs used to treat migraines, such as rizatriptan and sumatriptan, block pain pathways in the brain. Many migraine symptoms can be relieved by taking them as pills, shots, or nasal sprays. People with a stroke or heart attack history should not use these products.

  • Dihydroergotamine. For migraines lasting more than 24 hours, this drug is most effective when taken shortly after migraine symptoms. This medication can worsen migraine-related nausea and vomiting. Dihydroergotamine should not be taken by individuals with coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, or liver disease.

  • Lasmiditan: A newer oral tablet is approved for the treatment of migraines with or without aura. In drug trials, there was a significant reduction in headache pain with lasmiditan in drug trials. As Lasmiditan can cause sedation and dizziness, people taking it should avoid driving or operating machinery for at least eight hours following the consumption of it.

  • Ubrogepant. Adults suffering from acute migraine with or without aura may use this oral calcium-related peptide receptor antagonist. The drug is the first of its kind to have been approved for managing migraines. Dry mouth, vomiting, and excessive sleepiness are common side effects. 

  • Medication that contains opioids: People who cannot take other migraine medications may benefit from narcotic opioid medications. These drugs are usually used only if no other treatment is effective due to their high potential for addiction.

In the event that your migraine with aura is accompanied by nausea and vomiting, your doctor may prescribe you anti-nausea drugs. The most common anti-nausea drugs are chlorpromazine, metoclopramide, and prochlorperazine. Usually, these are taken along with pain medications in order to relieve pain. Book an appointment at Manipal Hospitals to get information about treatments with the help of best doctors of migrane. 

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