– Athul Krishna
While a regular headache typically involves mild to moderate pain, migraines are recurrent and characterized by intense, episodic pain. Migraines often occur in two or three episodes within a week.
A migraine trigger is a specific stimulus or factor that can initiate a migraine episode. Triggers can include hormonal changes, certain foods or dietary habits, irregular sleep patterns, stress and weather changes.
Migraines are a self-limiting condition with no known cure. Their frequency can be reduced through treatments and lifestyle changes. Identifying your migraine triggers is a crucial step in managing them.
Maintaining a migraine diary or chart allows you to track your patterns, making it easier to identify triggers and manage your condition.
A migraine chart should include details such as the potential cause of your headache, duration, severity, frequency of medication use, and any subsequent headaches after taking medication.