A migraine is a complex disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of headaches, most often unilateral and in some cases associated with visual or sensory symptoms sometimes accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine attacks can last for hours to days, and the pain can be so bad that it interferes with your daily activities.
Although the causes aren’t fully understood, genetics and environmental factors appear to play a role.The symptoms are severe pain, throbbing headache, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, stress, dizziness, fatigue, neck stiffness and pain.
The diagnosis of migraine is based on your medical history and symptoms.
Migraine in Ayurveda is managed by balancing doshas, calming the mind, improving digestion and correcting lifestyle.As per Ayurvedic treatment principles, Shamana Chikitsa (Pacification therapy) including Ayurvedic formulations. Detoxification therapies like Virechana (Purgation) will help in eliminating deranged Pitta.
The Ayurvedic treatment approaches for migraine are
- Shirolepa
- Shiro dhara
- Taila dhara
- Shirovasti
- Nasya
