MIGRAINE A Concise Presentation By Mr. Deepak Sarangi M.Pharm
CONTENTS: Introduction Definition Migraine triggers Phases Classification Pathophysiology Diagnosis Goals for treatment Management Guidelines Summary of prevention Conclusion References 2
INTRODUCTION: Migraine is one of the common causes of recurrent headaches. According to IHS, migraine constitutes 16% of primary headaches. Migraine afflicts 10-20% of the general population. In India, 15-20% of people suffer from migraine. Migraine is under diagnosed and undertreated. 3
“Migraine is a familial disorder characterized by recurrent attacks of headache widely variable in intensity, frequency and duration. Attacks are commonly unilateral and are usually associated with anorexia, nausea and vomiting”. DEFINITION: 4
PRODROME: Vague premonitory symptoms that begin from 12 to 36 hours before the aura and headache. Symptoms: Yawning Excitation Depression Lethargy Craving or distaste for various foods Duration: 15 to 20 min. 7
AURA: Aura is a warning or signal before onset of headache. Symptoms: Flashing of lights Zig-zag lines Difficulty in focussing Duration : 15-30 min. 8
HEADACHE: Headache is generally unilateral and is associated with SYMPTOMS like: 1. Anorexia 2. Nausea 3. Vomiting 4. Photophobia 5. Phonophobia 6.Tinnitus Duration: 4-72 hrs. 9
POSTDROME: Following headache, patient complains of - Fatigue Depression Severe exhaustion Some patients feel unusually fresh Duration: Few hours or up to 2 days. 10
CLASSIFICATION: According to Headache Classification Committee of the International Headache Society, Migraine has been classified as: Migraine without aura (common migraine) Migraine with aura (classic migraine) Complicated migraine 11
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: VASCULAR THEORY :- Intracranial/ Extracranial blood vessel vasodilation – headache. Intracerebral blood vessel vasoconstriction – aura. SEROTONIN THEORY :- Decreased serotonin levels linked to migraine. Specific serotonin receptors found in blood vessels of brain. 12
Release of Neurotransmitter Arterial Activation Worsening of Pain 13
DIAGNOSIS: Medical History Headache diary Migraine triggers Investigations EEG CT Brain MRI 14
GOALS FOR TREATMENT: Establish diagnosis. Educate patient. Discuss findings. Establish reasonable expectations. Involve patient in decision. Encourage patient to avoid triggers. Choose the best treatment. Create treatment plan. 15
LONGTERM TREATMENT: Reducing the attack frequency and severity. Avoiding escalation of headache medication. Educating and enabling the patient to manage the disorder. Improving the patient’s quality of life. 16
MANAGEMENT: Non-pharmacological treatment:- Identification of triggers Meditation Relaxation training Psychotherapy Pharmacotherapy:- Abortive therapy Preventive therapy 17
SUMMARY OF PREVENTION: Use preventive medications when needed. Treat long enough. Avoid acute medications overuse. Take coexisting conditions into account. Use drug with best efficacy for individual patient. 22
Conclusion: It is more common in adults than children and in women than men. While researchers have some idea of what happens within the brain during migraine attacks, much remains to be discovered about its underlying causes and mechanisms. In addition, treatment focuses on avoiding those things that seem to trigger attacks, identifying drugs that prevent or reduce the severity of attacks and drugs that reduce the intense pain of a severe attack. The good news is that several classes of drugs are effective for different kinds of migraine and most migraine sufferers can work with their doctor to minimize migraine's effects. 23
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