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Migraine is a neurological condition that often involves a headache, along with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine attacks can last from 4 to 72 hours but can persist for longer periods of time. Finding the right treatment and learning to manage your triggers can help prevent migraine and reduce the severity of symptoms.
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Some common symptoms of migraine include the following:
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Bloating, pain in the abdomen, and constipation.
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Moderate to severe head pain, sensitivity to light, sounds, or smells, nausea, and/or vomiting, and depressed mood
Congestion, runny nose, headache, sore throat and a cough
Extreme fatigue, trouble sleeping, and brain fog, and achy joints
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Correct Answer: A. Moderate to severe head pain, sensitivity to light, sounds, or smells, nausea, and/or vomiting, and depressed mood Although migraine affects over one billion people worldwide each year, no two experiences are exactly the same. Other symptoms can include dizziness, chills, and brain fog.
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Although migraine affects over one billion people worldwide each year, no two experiences are exactly the same. Other symptoms can include dizziness, chills, and brain fog.
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Hypertension and sinus
With aura and without aura
Cluster and ice pick
What are the two main types of migraine?
Correct Answer: B. With aura and without aura There are several different types of migraine but the two main types are migraine with aura and migraine without aura. Also known as classic migraine, migraine with aura involves visual disturbances that occur 10 to 60 minutes before or after a headache. It’s also possible to have aura without a headache. Migraine without aura, or common migraine, involves the more typical symptoms like headache pain, nausea, and fatigue.
There are several different types of migraine but the two main types are migraine with aura and migraine without aura. Also known as classic migraine, migraine with aura involves visual disturbances that occur 10 to 60 minutes before or after a headache. It’s also possible to have aura without a headache. Migraine without aura, or common migraine, involves the more typical symptoms like headache pain, nausea, and fatigue.
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Common triggers for migraine could be:
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Carbonated drinks and greasy food
Incorrect use of medication, a high fiber diet, and eating spicy food
Weather or environmental changes, skipped meals, stress, strong odors
Correct Answer: A. Weather or environmental changes, skipped meals, stress, strong odors Just as everyone’s migraine attacks are unique, so are their triggers. For some people, caffeine can help with a migraine headache, while for others, it can make the symptoms worse or trigger an attack. Research has shown that avoiding alcohol, smoking, and dairy products can often help reduce attacks.
Just as everyone’s migraine attacks are unique, so are their triggers. For some people, caffeine can help with a migraine headache, while for others, it can make the symptoms worse or trigger an attack. Research has shown that avoiding alcohol, smoking, and dairy products can often help reduce attacks.
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Exercising, avoiding alcohol and smoking, getting enough sleep, and eating a balanced diet
Using a humidifier in your home, doing a saline rinse, and taking antibiotics.
Frequent handwashing and drinking plenty of fluids
What types of lifestyle changes can reduce your risk for migraine?
Correct Answer: C. Exercising, avoiding alcohol and smoking, getting enough sleep, and eating a balanced diet There are many different types of migraine triggers but people with migraine have found lifestyle changes can help lower their risk of future attacks. Keeping a daily diary in order to identify triggers can help.
There are many different types of migraine triggers but people with migraine have found lifestyle changes can help lower their risk of future attacks. Keeping a daily diary in order to identify triggers can help.
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Ulcerative colitis
Eczema and atopic dermatitis
Type 2 diabetes
What are a few comorbidities (or conditions) that are linked to migraine?
Irritable bowel syndrome, high blood pressure, and sleep disorders
Correct Answer: C. Irritable bowel syndrome, high blood pressure, and sleep disorders While migraine is thought to to be caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, and neurological factors, there is also a higher risk of having or developing comorbidities.
While migraine is thought to to be caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, and neurological factors, there is also a higher risk of having or developing comorbidities.
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Besides over-the-counter medication like ibuprofen, what are a few treatments available for migraine?
Antidepressants, beta-blockers, and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) agents
Melatonin
Estrogen and progestin
Prednisone and methylprednisolone
Correct Answer: D. Antidepressants, beta-blockers, and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) agents Although treatment will vary for each person, the medications mentioned can help prevent migraine from occurring. In the short term, lying down in a dark room with a cool cloth, drinking plenty of fluids, drinking small amounts of caffeine, and making lifestyle changes can also help.
Although treatment will vary for each person, the medications mentioned can help prevent migraine from occurring. In the short term, lying down in a dark room with a cool cloth, drinking plenty of fluids, drinking small amounts of caffeine, and making lifestyle changes can also help.
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Women
Children
Abdominal migraine involves pain in the stomach but doesn’t include head pain. Who is most at risk for this type of migraine?
Older adults
Correct Answer: A. Children Abdominal migraine primarily affects children and includes severe pain in the abdomen, along with vomiting, and nausea.
Abdominal migraine primarily affects children and includes severe pain in the abdomen, along with vomiting, and nausea.
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A neurologist
A orthopedist
A gastroenterologist
Which type of doctor specializes in migraine treatment?
A psychiatrist
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Correct Answer: D. A neurologist Finding the right specialist who listens to your concerns and considers your full health history can help identify the best treatment for migraine.
Finding the right specialist who listens to your concerns and considers your full health history can help identify the best treatment for migraine.
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