Preventive and Therapeutic Aspects of Migraine for Patient Care: An Insight

Abstract

Background: Migraine is a common neurological condition marked by frequent mild to extreme headaches that last 4 to 72 hours. A migraine headache may cause a pulsing or concentrated throbbing pain in one part of the brain. Nausea, vomiting, excessive sensitivity to light and sound, smell, feeling sick, vomiting, painful headache, and blurred vision are all symptoms of migraine disorder. Females are more affected by migraines in comparison to males.

Objective: The present review article summarizes preventive and therapeutic measures, including allopathic and herbal remedies for the treatment of migraine.

Results: This review highlights the current aspects of migraine pathophysiology and covers an understanding of the complex workings of the migraine state. Therapeutic agents that could provide an effective treatment have also been discussed.

Conclusion: It can be concluded that different migraines could be treated based on their type and severity.

Keywords: Migraines; herbal remedies for migraines; herbal treatment; preventive hemicrania medication; therapeutic treatment; treatment of migraines.