Types of migraine headaches and Treatment

Often headed or escorted by sensory warning signs, migraine is a chronic neurological disorder. Pulsating in nature, this type of headache is unilateral and can last for 2 to 72 hours. If you are a person who is suffering from severe migraine then you may show more interest in how to stop the pain rather than concentrating on knowing what type of migraine you are suffering from. On the other hand, being aware of the type of migraine that you are suffering from helps you to seek for the right treatment.

This article will explain you the different types of migraine and treatment for it.

1) Migraines with aura and

2) Migraines without aura

With that said, the severity of the pain, duration of the headache, and frequency of attacks is variable.

Migraine with aura has increased risk for heart attacks and they are a strong contributor to major cardiovascular disease including strokes and blood clots. Women suffering from this type of migraine should eat healthy, exercise daily, have controlled cholesterol levels and avoid smoking to reduce the intensity of migraine. In this type, auras can transpire during or after migraine pain begins.

On the other hand, migraine without aura is more common than migraine with aura. With that said, there are several complications coupled with it and it includes: reoccurring attacks that may hinder and disrupt the everyday life. The worst part is that this type of migraine may lead to permanent impairments which also includes stroke nevertheless this is rare.

Studies say that just about 90% of sufferers have a family history of migraines.

Migraine Treatment depends on the intensity of the pain and symptoms. In view of the fact that symptoms and pain differ from person to person, it is a must to check whether the person is suffering from type 1 migraine or type 2.