MIGRAINE

What is migraine?

Every people has even once experienced the bitter pain of headache even once in their lifespan. Migraine is a kind of headache which is characterized on several features like sharp and throbbing pain on any one side of the head which may sometimes will be accompanied by vomiting, nausea, sound and light sensitivity. And at times the pain can be so severe that it may last for some hours and thereby hinder your day to day activities.

Reasons of migraine

The reasons are actually unknown but can be due to some hereditary as well as environmental factors.

due to neurotransmitter imbalances

As estrogen level fluctuations occurs while in pregnancy, menstruation and menopause.

By use of hormonal drugs like oral contraceptives.

Strong odours, bright colors as well as loud sounds.

Drinking habits like alcohol, wines as well as excessive caffeine.

Due to shift in sleeping patterns.

Increased use of food supplements like sweetener aspartame.

What are the types and symptoms of migraine?

There are two main types of migraine attack:

Nausea

Increased sound and light sensitivity

Feeling faint and dizzy.

Problems while speaking clearly

Pulsating and throbbing headache

Pain which arises on one side of the head

Weakness and lack of energy

Tingling and prickly sensation with frequent headache.

Migraine treatments

At paincentre, we provides the best migraine treatment and solution. Our experienced neurologists diagnose different types of migraines based on symptoms, the medical history, and also by even MRI scanning, CT scan etc. migraine treatments not only focusses on reducing pain but also prevent future episodes.

The headache is usually on one side of the head, typically at the front or side Sometimes it is on both sides of the head Sometimes it starts on one side, and then spreads all over the head The pain is moderate or severe and is often described as throbbing or pulsating Movements of the head may make it worse It often begins in the morning, but may begin at any time of the day or night Typically, it gradually gets worse and peaks after 2-12 hours, then gradually eases off However, it can last from 4 to 72 hours

Medication for pain relief

Medication for prevention

At paincentre, we focusses on best treatment for migraine and provides best pain relief for migraine headaches and migraines management by avoiding the trigger factors and get over it.

Interventional Pain Management

 Sphenopalatine Ganglion block — in this treatment the Sphenopalatine ganglion which is responsible for the transmission of pain to the brain will be halted by applying a small quantity of anesthesia to it. This blocking will works like wonder and thereby provides a long term pain relief for migraine headaches and is considered as the best migraine solution.

Stellate Ganglion Block – at paincentre we do Stellate Ganglion block which is a well-known part of the sympathetic nervous system and a small dose of Bupivacaine which is a local anesthetic is injected to the ganglion thereby hindering the transmission of signals to the brain and all these procedures are done under ultrasound supervision.

 Spinal Cord Stimulation– for providing severe migraine pain relief and migraine pain management spinal cord stimulation method is used where small electrodes are inserted to the epidural area near to the spinal cord. This technology is similar to those technology used in cardiac pacemakers. To provide relief from migraine these electrodes will provide electrical signals which will interfere the pain signals from passing through the spinal cord.

rigeminal neuralgia

T This is also a chronic condition which can occur together with severe and sudden shocking pain from the trigeminal nerve and radiates over the face cheek and jawlines. If untreated this condition can also worsen and lead to lasting pain over a period of time.

Migraine treatment & Headache treatment options available at Epione

BOTOX injection

Occipital nerve block

Sphenopalatine ganglion block