MIGRAINES
Migraines are miserable - ask anyone who suffers from them! They can be absolutely debilitating and have a profound effect on one's quality of life. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, lasting an hour to several days. People often describe the pain as a "pounding" or "throbbing" sensation that takes residence in one side of the head. For some, migraines can be so severe they produce accessory symptoms such as nausea or vomiting, sensitivity to external stimuli (light, noise, or scent), blurred vision and extreme fatigue.
While the etiology for migraines is unknown, it is speculated that they are caused by a vulnerable nervous system that is highly sensitive to changes in one's internal or external environment. This increased sensitivity is associated with serotonin metabolism and vasodilatation of the blood vessels surrounding the skull.
Migraines are miserable - ask anyone who suffers from them! They can be absolutely debilitating and have a profound effect on one's quality of life. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, lasting an hour to several days. People often describe the pain as a "pounding" or "throbbing" sensation that takes residence in one side of the head. For some, migraines can be so severe they produce accessory symptoms such as nausea or vomiting, sensitivity to external stimuli (light, noise, or scent), blurred vision and extreme fatigue.
While the etiology for migraines is unknown, it is speculated that they are caused by a vulnerable nervous system that is highly sensitive to changes in one's internal or external environment. This increased sensitivity is associated with serotonin metabolism and vasodilatation of the blood vessels surrounding the skull.