Symptoms
Intense throbbing headache usually on one side, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, sometimes visual disturbances (aura).
Cause
Neurological triggers including certain foods, stress, hormonal changes, lack of sleep, or bright lights.
Prevention
Maintain regular sleep and meals, stay hydrated, identify and avoid personal triggers.
Treatment
Rest in a dark quiet room, prescribed migraine-specific medication, identifying and avoiding personal triggers. Commonly used medicines: sumatriptan for attacks; propranolol or amitriptyline for prevention.
See a doctor if
Migraines become more frequent/severe, or a headache feels different from usual ones — needs evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the early symptoms of Migraine?
Intense throbbing headache usually on one side, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, sometimes visual disturbances (aura).
What causes Migraine?
Neurological triggers including certain foods, stress, hormonal changes, lack of sleep, or bright lights.
How can Migraine be prevented?
Maintain regular sleep and meals, stay hydrated, identify and avoid personal triggers.
What is the treatment for Migraine?
Rest in a dark quiet room, prescribed migraine-specific medication, identifying and avoiding personal triggers. Commonly used medicines: sumatriptan for attacks; propranolol or amitriptyline for prevention.
When should I see a doctor for Migraine?
Migraines become more frequent/severe, or a headache feels different from usual ones — needs evaluation.
Reviewed by the Swasthya Suchi pharmacy team for general accuracy · Last updated: 2026-08-10