Migraine - Migraine headache

Migraine is the second most common cause of headaches and the first cause of incapacitating headaches. The cause is unknown, however it is thought to be related to abnormal brain activity affecting intracranial blood vessels, nerves, and chemicals. The headache is generally accompanied by nausea, photophobia, dizziness and other neurological symptoms. Diagnosis is clinical and treatment is based on regulating the person’s lifestyle, avoiding identified triggers, conventional painkillers and drugs that act at the level of the neurotransmitters and dopamine.