Four Phases of Migraine

Written by Ardi on January 23rd, 2009

Generally, migraine has four phases. the first is prodrome, around 50 percent of people experience this phase of migraine. Symptoms are started from the light and increase slowly, even up to 24 hours. This is early migraine attacks. However, most people assume the symptoms of this headache as usual. The next phase is the aura, usually before the affected migraine attacks, as people see the light. Although the headache doesn’t usually attack in long time, about 5-60 minutes, but this attack is very painful. But not all of people with migraine experience this phase.

Another phase is headache, but not the usual headache. However the sickness is annoying enough and is usually followed by nausea, vomiting, sensitive to light and sound. And last phase is postdrome, when migraine calm. Usually people experience fatigue and pain in the joints.
But there are also people who feel so happy and pleased if the headache has gone. Although occasionally come, migraine is still possible. But there are some therapies that we can do. The easy way we can do is to identify factors and avoid the causes of migraine. If we know it since early, we will be spared from migraine attacks.
Moreover if we have other body problem especially high blood pressure or angina pectoris (chest pain).

In addition, there is a long-term therapy. This therapy is done to prevent repeat attacks and decrease frequency of attacks. Although this therapy needs long time, the result is significant. From the attack seven times a month, can be twice a month. Of course, this therapy can be successful if followed by healthy lifestyle.

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