Tag: CAUSES OF MIGRAINE

Abstract

Migraine is referred to a throbbing pain with pulsation in the head. Usually pain is felt on the half side of the head. Among various types of headaches. These are basically divided into two categories one is primary headaches and second one is secondary headaches. Primary headache is due to local reasons, like nerves or any regional factors MIGRAINE is primary headache. And Secondary headaches are due to some other related medical conditions. Migraine is usually diagnosed clinically; no such blood examination or scans can help in early diagnosis. It is diagnosed clinically by symptoms and it has one salient feature called AURA.

Introduction

MIGRAINE is characterised by presence of throbbing pain and AURA before pain attack . and majorly seen in the temporal region of the head.

Aura is nothing but a group of symptoms including nervous system – visual, mental, motor and speech. It lasts from several minutes to several hours 1-2 hours.

• Visual symptoms like seeing dots and shapes
• Blurriness in vision
• Numbness in face and temporal region
• Tingling in hand legs ( Might be present in some cases )
• Thoughts and emotional symptoms

It is generally classified as prodrome, aura attack, post drome. But its not present in all migraine patients. Few might not get or notice all symptoms .

Prodrome

Symptoms before the main attack just 1-2 days prior, prodrome includes mental stress , nausea , visual blurriness, frequent eye movements, neck stiffness and constipation, more urination etc.

Aura and then Attack –

It is a very painful condition , it can last up to 72 hours .

It includes –

1. Throbbing pain
2. Usually on one side of head
3. Sensitivity to light and sound
4. Pulsation can be felt
5. Triggered by stress or thoughts
6. Visual impairment and nausea
7. Tinnitus

Post drome

• After the attack patient feels drained and exhausted.
• It remains for 1-2 days.
• Confusion and psychological changes (thinking).
• Sudden head and neck movements can bring the pain back in this phase.
• Aversion from crowded and noisy environment.

Classification Of Migraine

Types

1. Migraine without aura (common) (hemicrania simplex)
2. Migraine without headache (silent only aura is present)
3. Migraine with aura (complicated)
4. Chronic migraine
5. Retinal migraine (ocular migraine)
6. Hemiplegic migraine (temporary paralysis and numbness)
7. Status migrainosus
8. Migraine with brainstem aura

Cause

Exact cause of migraine is not yet known , it is not due to a single cause or factor. It include multiple factors such as-

• Genetics
• Inflammation of vessels
• Inflammation of Trigeminal nerves
• Environmental factors

Pain Pathway

Pathway includes changes in the brainstem followed by irritation and inflammation of the trigeminal nerve. Which leads to chemical and hormonal imbalance in the brain. Disturbance in levels of serotonin. As serotonin is responsible for regulation of pain. Also imbalance in
𝘕𝘌𝘜𝘙𝘖𝘛𝘙𝘈𝘕𝘚𝘔𝘐𝘛𝘛𝘌𝘙𝘚.

Factors Which Triggers Migraine

1. Stress ( Emotional factor)
2. Hormonal changes in woman
3. Missing a meal
4. Physical strain and sleep changes
5. Light and noise
6. Medications
7. Sensory stimuli

Diagnosis

• CT scan
• MRI
• EEG
• Clinical symptomatically diagnosed

Treatment

• Avoid exposure to light , rest in a dark room.
• Stay hydrated drink juices
• Medicines include – painkillers, NSAIDs, Ibuprofen , Aspirin, acetaminophen. Nt
• Ergotamine tartrate 0.5 – 1 mg
• Sumatriptan ( Subcutaneous )

Ayurvedic Correlation

After correlating the symptoms and the factors explained in texts MIGRAINE can be correlated with अर्धावभेदक.

Symptoms-

It is similar to suryavarta .

Pain is felt in one half of the head. That is why it is called ardhhavbhedaka.

अर्धावभेदक = अर्ध + भेदक (half head + ache )

Due to Nidana Sevana ( वातज रुक्ष आहार-विहार )

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Vata gets Aggravated ( वात प्रकोप )

AGGRAVATED VATA ENTERS SIRA SNAYU AND TANTRIKAS

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GET LOCALISED AT SHEERSHA and SIRAs

(𝘋𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘬𝘢𝘴 (𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴))

GET LOCALISED AT SHEERSHA and SIRAs

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Re-localisation ( स्थान संश्रय )

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At NERVES (TANTRIKA)AND VESSELS

( Trigeminal nerves irritation )

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(𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 )

CONDITION KNOWN AS MIGRAINE

( अर्धावभेदक )

According to ayurveda migraine is related with ardhav bhedaka as it resembles symptoms similar to migraine. In ayurveda all pain related disorders are due to nerves which is considered as Vata in ayurveda.

Chikitsa Sutra

1. Nasya with vacha and pippali churna.
2. Lepa with cold dravyas chandan.
3. Puran ghrit sevana . old medicated ghee drinking
4. Niruha and anuvasana basti.
5. Upanaha
6. Shirovasti
7. AGNI karma

Avoid vata increasing food and lifestyle

• Avoid light and dry food
• Avoid sour taste food
• Avoid exposure to wind air
• Do not stay awake late at night
• Sleep timely.

Herbal Remedies For Migraine By Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a manufacturer of Ayurvedic medicines derived entirely from plants. All products are GMP certified and 100% vegan. This medicine does not contain chemicals, additives or preservatives. Planet Ayurveda provides herbal remedies for MIGRAINE they are as following

Product List

1. Brahmi Capsules
2. Ashwagandha Capsules
3. Pitta Balance
4. Arogyavardhini Vati
5. Medhya Churna

Migraine Care Pack

Product Description

1. BRAHMI CAPSULES

These are single herb preparations by PLANET AYURVEDA. It is a pure extract of Brahmi ( 𝘉𝘢𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘪 ). It is formulated by MD experts at planet ayurveda. It is used in headaches , sleeping disorders, and stress , for good blood circulation in the brain also used as medhya rasayana . It is used in migraine patients and has best results as compared to other chemical medications .

Dosage – 1-2 capsules after food twice daily.

2. Ashwagandha Capsules

Ashwagandha capsules are single herbal preparations by MD experts at planet ayurveda. Ashwagandha (𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘢) is considered as the best anti-inflammatory and muscle strengthening herb in ayurveda. It also helps in nerve strengthening and vata reduction and dosha balance. So it is prescribed in migraine to reduce vata and to strengthen the nerves and also balances hormones.

Dosage – 1-2 caps twice daily after food

3. Pitta Balance

Pitta balance is a polyherbal preparation by MD experts at planet ayurveda , it is a patent medicine by PLANET AYURVEDA. An aggravated pitta can induce pain attacks and intensity of pain as pitta have similar gunas teekshna ushna (sharp and hot) which increase pain. So pitta balance pacifies pitta and reduces pain and also reduces acidity and improves digestion. It is a combination of jahar mohra pishti, kaharawa pishti, akik pishti, mukta pishti, giloy satva (𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘢).

Dosage – 1 capsule twice a day after food.

4. AROGYAVARDHINI VATI

It is a classical preparation which is made by planet Ayurveda under complete guidance of MD experts. and it is pure extract of potent and selected herbs such as triphala – haritaki (𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘣𝘶𝘭𝘢), vibhitaki ( 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢), amalaki ( 𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴 ), shudh shilajit (𝘢𝘴𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘮), shuddha guggul (𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘢 𝘮𝘶𝘬𝘶𝘭), Chitrak mool (𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘰 𝘻𝘦𝘺𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢), kutki ( 𝘗𝘪𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘳𝘩𝘪𝘻𝘢 𝘬𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘢 ). As the name suggests arogya vardhini vati it helps in increasing life span and makes life better.

Dosage – 1- 2 tablets twice daily after food with water .

5. MEDHYA CHURNA

It is a poly herbal powder preparation by Planet Ayurveda. It is combination of potent herbs like Vacha (𝘢𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘶𝘴) Ashwagandha (𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘢) Ajmoda ( 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘶𝘮 𝘙𝘰𝘹𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘩𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘮), Shwet jeerak (𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘮 𝘤𝘺𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘮), Krishna Jeerak (𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘶𝘮 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘪), Sonth (𝘡𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘦), Marich (𝘱𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘶𝘮 ), patha (𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘳𝘢), shankhpushpi ( 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘶𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘴), Brahmi (𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘪)

Dosage – 1/4th tsp twice daily after food with water .

Conclusion

This article provides complete knowledge about MIGRAINE and its ayurvedic management and also explains symptoms, diagnosis, and triggering factors. You can prevent migraine by meditation, if you adapt meditation into your regular lifestyle it can keep your mental energy boosted and positive which will prevent you from migraine. Also avoid loud music, bright light exposure. Migraine can affect day to day life due to its severity of pain. Follow healthy lifestyle habits and you can stay healthy and happy. Chemical medications are addictive and can cause harm to other organs so take pure plant extracts based medication and if you are already suffering from migraine you can visit PLANET AYURVEDA and start your herbal medication today